Above: (Right): Finland educated, Mr. Emiliano Morando from the Export Department at Vinhio-Vaglio Serra.

Cantina Sociale Vinchio e Vaglio Serra
Piedmont in Italy

The co-operative association was created on February 26, 1959 by 19 vine-growers from Vinchio and Vaglio Serra. It counts now 224 members, that are owners and tenants of about 350 hectares of vineyard. These vineyards are concentrated for the most part in Vinchio and Vaglio Serra. Only a restricted part is situated in the neighbouring villages (Incisa Scapaccino, Cortiglione, Nizza Monferrato). These lands, situated on the Alto Monferrato’s hills, are not very fertile, being mostly calcareous and sandy. The 26 staff cooperative provides technical assistance, equipment, modern vinification systems, and French oak barrels to its 187 members. Some of its wines are exported to Canada, Central Europe, UK, Germany, Japan, and Korea.

Contact Details:
Cantina Sociale Vinchio e Vaglio Serra
Regione San Pancrazion 1
14040 Vinchio
Piedmont, Italy
Phone: +39 0141 950903
Fax: +39 0141 950904
Email: export@vinchio.com
Website: Click here.

2004 Sei Vigne Insynthesis Barbera d’Asti Superiore
Piedmont, Italy

T22042008. 14.5%. 100% Barbera. 18 months in French oak before bottling and release. 500 cases. Black and red cherries, lightly toasted with vanilla notes. Medium-bodied, robust acidity, warm, with a light tannic short finish. Drink from 2009 to 2013.

2005 Vigne Vecchie Barbera d’Asti Superiore
Piedmont, Italy

T22042008. 14.0%. 100% Barbera from 50 year old vines. 1 year in French oak, 30% used before bottling and release. Dense and ripe. Nose a bit reserved at first. Good fruit bouquet of red and black cherry. Medium-bodied, with a nice grip and a little perfume on the palate. Hugely young, but this is a very well put together wine for the near to mid term cellar. Drink between 2009 to 2013.

2003 Barbaresco
Piedmont, Italy

T22042008. 14.0%. 100% Nebbiolo with 1.5 years in French oak before bottling and release. Ripe warm cherry, red fruit on the nose. Medium-bodied, balanced with medium acidity, fruit and a medium finish. Drink between 2008 to 2015.

2003 Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

T22042008. 14.0%. 100% Nebbiolo with 2.5 years in French oak before bottling and release. Perfumed bouquet, floral, red fruit. Medium-bodied, balanced with good acidity, some oak. Very good, but not a great Barolo. Short to medium finish. Drink from 2009 to 2018.

2007 Valamasca Moscato d’Asti
Piedmont, Italy

T22042008. 5.0%. 100% Moscato. Very aromatic and fruity. Sweet and delightful with just the right amount of spritz. Medium-bodied, nice slight peach tones and pleasant acidity. Enjoyable and drink from now till 2009.

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