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 ⟶
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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 ⟶
Di-vine Horoscope 2025
The world is basically divided in two these days: those who believe in horoscopes and read them all trying to find out what their year will be like, and those who don’t believe in them but when in doubt cast an eye over them because you just never know. We open the doors to aRead 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 ⟶
Barbera seen through the eyes of the world
They say there is nothing more rewarding than letting people from elsewhere get to know your own town. And perhaps that is indeed the case: sometimes it is necessary to take a step outside in order to truly focus on what is close to us. So this time we put down our wineglasses to flyRead more ⟶
Packaging and labels: when wine speaks
Is the secret of a wine’s success all in its tastiness? It would be nice if this were the case, yet the question – albeit provocative – serves to explain how in reality we all buy a product not only for its content. In truth, the success of a product also lies in its effectiveRead more ⟶
Merenda sinoira: much more than just an “aperitivo”!
Encyclopaedia Treccani defines merenda sinoira as ‘an afternoon meal that, due to the abundance of food and its lengthy duration, can replace dinner’. A cold meal that is eaten in the afternoon, usually around 4 or 5 p.m., and goes on until dinnertime. A forerunner of the aperitif or evening drink? Not really, merenda sinoiraRead more ⟶
Barbera at the time of climate change
The current climate change is certainly one of the greatest and most serious environmental, social and economic challenges the world is facing, and of course this also has a significant impact on the wine-growing sector. In order to ensure that you always enjoy the best wines, at Vinchio Vaglio we use adaptation and counteracting techniques,Read more ⟶
The Vinchio Vaglio nest trail
The Vinchio Vaglio nest trail is a nature trail that brings together branches, emotions, poetry, wine and spectacular scenery. Here you can walk in the shade of the woods to shelter from the summer heat, listen to the chirping of cicadas, follow the dancing flight of swallows, sip a glass of Barbera, enjoy the magicRead more ⟶
The future of vineyards is in the hands of young people
While in 1969 there were 47 social wineries in the Asti region, today there are 16. Although in the mid-1970s wine was considered a nourishment, nowadays it is regarded – and rightly so – as a beverage to be tasted. If consumption has gone from 140 litres per person per year, today estimates are aroundRead more ⟶