# La Martana (Vinchio Vaglio)

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

- **Producer:** Vinchio Vaglio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Freisa
- **Grape:** Freisa
- **Harvest:** Mid-September, the selection and harvesting occur in the morning to deliver the grapes to the winery in the afternoon, so that they arrive fresh and in optimal conditions to start the vinification process.
- **Vinification:** After crushing and destalking the grapes, the must is sent to temperature-controlled stainless tanks. The alcoholic fermentation and mace- ration last around 5 days at a constant temperature of 24 °C to help developing all typical aromas coming from the grape variety. During the maceration, automatic pumping over is carried out periodically to extract the polyphenolic substances from the skin. The malolactic fermentation takes place immediately after the alcoholic fermentation at a constant controlled temperature of 18 °C. After the required racking to clear the wine from the sediments, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for about 5 months at a constant temperature of 10 °C. Then, the wine needs 3 more months of bottle ageing prior to its release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Freisa is a grape with considerable vegetative vigour, genetically a somewhat rustic relative of Nebbiolo. With its ancient origin, it is mainly widespread in the area between the provinces of Turin (Chierese) and Asti (north-west, Terra dei Santi), but is also present in the Langhe.

## Food pairings

Salami and cheeses, white meats such as “tonno di coniglio” (rabbit tuna style) or rabbit with herbs, polenta and potatoes.