# Castel del Mago (Vinchio Vaglio)

> Sparkling, Piemonte DOC Pinot Nero-Chardonnay by [Vinchio Vaglio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vinchio-vaglio.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vinchio-vaglio-castel-del-mago).

- **Producer:** Vinchio Vaglio
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Pinot Nero-Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
- **Harvest:** During the last two weeks of August, the grapes are harvested in the morning so that they arrive fresh and in optimal condition to start the vinification process.
- **Vinification:** The first step is the direct soft pressing of the grapes, followed by the static decantation of the must at 14 °C for about 24 hours. The alcoholic fermentation takes place at a constant temperature of 15 °C and lasts for about 15 days. The fermentation is made according to the Charmat method (Martinotti) in closed tanks for about 10 days. Then, the wine remains 3 months in the bottle before trade release.
- **Serving temperature:** 6-8 °C.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

The cooperative can count on many entrepreneurial winegrowers who decided to plant on the most exposed hills little vineyards of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero to produce our Castel del Mago.

## Food pairings

aperitive, light starters and fish dishes.