# Costalupi (Vinchio Vaglio)

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

- **Producer:** Vinchio Vaglio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Pinot Nero
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero 100%
- **Soil:** Sandy
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** First week of the harvest, after a green harvest, picked in small crates in the early morning.
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4000 vines per hectare, altitude 250 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** After crushing and destemming, fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled horizontal tanks for about 5 days, starting at 20 C and rising gradually to 25 C. Aged in stainless steel for about 6 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Piemonte DOC Pinot Nero named after Via Alta Luparia, one of the oldest and highest districts of Vinchio, sold in a 3 litre bag in box.

## Tasting notes

Intense red colour with purple hues. Delicate aromas of small red fruits with floral hints and light spices; velvety, medium-bodied, balanced and elegant on the palate.

## Food pairings

beef tongue, peppers with tuna and anchovies, stewed snails, filetto baciato, aged cheeses