# Le Masche (Vinchio Vaglio)

> White, Piemonte DOC Chardonnay by [Vinchio Vaglio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vinchio-vaglio.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vinchio-vaglio-le-masche).

- **Producer:** Vinchio Vaglio
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
- **Grape:** Chardonnay
- **Harvest:** During the beginning of September, the grapes are harvested always in the morning in order to preserve their integrity until they arrive at the winery during the day.
- **Vinification:** The entire grapes are soft-pressed and the clear must is separated from the cloudy must thanks to a static decantation. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in reduction in stainless steel tanks at a temperature controlled from 15 to 17 °C and lasts for about 20 days. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine goes in temperature con- trolled stainless steel tank at around 6 °C to avoid any malolactic fermentation and stays for about 6 months. Then, the wine remains in the bottle for 3 months prior to be released.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

In Piedmontese folk tradition, ‘masca’ means witch. There are good and bad witches (masche).

## Food pairings

Fish and seafood starters, beef tongue with salsa verde, stuffed vegetables, white meats, smoked salmon.