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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 ⟶

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 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 ⟶