# Riocrosio (Vinchio Vaglio)

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

- **Producer:** Vinchio Vaglio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Dolcetto
- **Grape:** Dolcetto
- **Harvest:** During the second week of September, the grapes are harvested in the morning and delivered to the winery during the day, so that the grapes arrive fresh at the winery.
- **Vinification:** After crushing and destalking of the grapes, the must is sent to vertical stainless tanks. The alcoholic fermentation and maceration last around 6 days with many automatic pumping over is carried out to extract the polyphenolic substances from the skin. The fermentation occurs at a constant temperature of 26 °C. The malolactic fermentation takes place immediately after the alco- holic fermentation and the wine remains in stainless steel tanks for about 3 months prior to bottling, followed by 3 months of bottle ageing.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Dolcetto is one of the most typical indigenous grape varieties from Piedmont, if not a little peculiar. It is declined in various appellations and widespread in the Langhe and Monferrato areas, between the Provinces of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo.

## Food pairings

Aperitive with cheese or salami board, all kind of starters or light first course dishes, noodle or vegetable soups, salads, white meats.