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Pizza and wine: when the glass beats the pint

For years, we have been told that pizza goes with beer. That’s it. And so, we often end up choosing the ingredients that stimulate us the most, unusual flavour combinations, gourmet doughs and we pair it with… beer, often of industrial quality! Now, the time has come to replace the pint with the glass! TheRead more ⟶

Italy and China: Barbera along the Silk Road

2025 is the year of the Wooden Snake, a symbol of transformation, flexibility and creativity according to Chinese tradition. And what better time to rediscover the roots of this profound relationship? Italy and China have been sharing a deep bond, which has been built over centuries of mutual exchange and curiosity. A red thread thatRead more ⟶

Barrel ageing of Barbera: the balance between fruit and wood

Wood ageing has played a crucial role in the history of this wine, contributing to the transformation of Barbera from an everyday wine to the great protagonist of Italian oenology.  Today, the use of wood is more conscious and targeted, and makes it possible to better preserve the fruit (without altering it) and enhance theRead more ⟶

The “False Myths” about Bag in Box: debunking the most common ones

Back in 2009, Vinchio Vaglio decided to accept the challenge, we were among the first ones to do so, and we still stand by the idea that ‘the container does not make the content’. In recent years, the Bag in Box has gained popularity as a practical and sustainable alternative to the glass bottle forRead more ⟶

Grape harvest 2024 report: of rain and new challenges

It seems like a long time ago, but it was only last year when we were complaining about drought and excessive heat. We do not presume to think that we can affect the climate with our complaints, nor with our prayers, yet the winegrowers of Vinchio Vaglio this year faced frequent and consistent rainfall suchRead more ⟶

Less alcohol, same personality: the new balance of Barbera

In recent years, the growth in demand for wine and non-alcoholic beverages is there for all to see, but while it is difficult to talk about ‘’alcohol-free‘’ wine, it is possible to talk about ‘”low-alcohol wine”. The trends analysed by market surveys in Europe and the rest of the world predict double-digit growth for wine,Read more ⟶

Bagna Cauda: all-Piedmontese tradition and conviviality

Bagna cauda, or bagna caoda, is much more than just a simple recipe: it is one of the culinary symbols of Piedmont, a communal experience, a celebration of friendship. A journey through time and flavours, inviting you to slow down and fully enjoy the pleasures of the table. The recipe, which originated in the PiedmontRead more ⟶