# Coste Saracene (Vinchio Vaglio)

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

- **Producer:** Vinchio Vaglio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Soil:** Sandy mixed with clay
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** First ten days of October, hand-selected in the morning.
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4500 vines per hectare, altitude 250 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** After crushing and destemming, fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 6 days at 24 C with frequent pumping over; malolactic fermentation follows immediately. Aged in stainless steel for about 6 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Piemonte DOC Rosso made from Nebbiolo grown around Bricco dei Saraceni, sold in a 3 litre bag in box.

## Tasting notes

Typical Nebbiolo taste with good structure and a long finish.

## Food pairings

salami, sausages, ravioli al plin, tajarin with mushroom sauce, red meats, lamb, roasted meat, aged cheeses, Castelmagno