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2024 Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Majoli

Ruchè (crossing of Croatina x Malvasia Aromatica di Parma) is one of Piedmont’s best-kept secrets. The nose is intensely aromatic, with persistent layers of rose petals, violet, rose hip, and strawberry, threaded with gentle spice and a hint of pepper. Fruity, expressive, it surprises sip after sip. “Ruchè distinguishes itself from other Piedmont reds above all for its intense floral aromas. It’s not as racy as the region’s other reds, but it’s still fresh and energetic, with a good tannic structure,” says Wine Enthusiast Italian Editor Kerin O’Keefe.

On the palate, spice and fruit are carried with balance, finishing long and elegant. “Thanks to its juicy berry fruit, spicy flavors and structure, Ruchè is remarkably food-friendly,” adds O’Keefe, making it a perfect match for Piedmontese classics such as agnolotti, fritto misto, red meats, game, and aged or blue cheeses or any structured, spicier dish.
Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine

Region:  Langhe & Monferrato, Piemonte

Appellation:  Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

Varietal/Blend:  100% Ruchè

ABV:  15%

Vineyard:  The 1.7-hectare vineyard is located in Castagnole Monferrato on south- and west-facing slopes at 230 metres above sea level. Guyot-trained vines are planted in calcareous, clay-rich soils with some sand, with yields managed through cluster thinning and hand-harvesting in September.

Cellar: After destemming and gentle pressing, the wine ferments with a 10-day maceration in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, it is left to settle for six months until the following spring, then bottled and aged for several additional months before release.

CSPC:  142511

Winemakers Note: 

What the Critics are saying: 

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Dacapo
2024 Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Majoli

Region:  Langhe & Monferrato, Piemonte

Appellation:  Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

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Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Ruchè (crossing of Croatina x Malvasia Aromatica di Parma) is one of Piedmont’s best-kept secrets. The nose is intensely aromatic, with persistent layers of rose petals, violet, rose hip, and strawberry, threaded with gentle spice and a hint of pepper. Fruity, expressive, it surprises sip after sip. “Ruchè distinguishes itself from other Piedmont reds above all for its intense floral aromas. It’s not as racy as the region’s other reds, but it’s still fresh and energetic, with a good tannic structure,” says Wine Enthusiast Italian Editor Kerin O’Keefe.

On the palate, spice and fruit are carried with balance, finishing long and elegant. “Thanks to its juicy berry fruit, spicy flavors and structure, Ruchè is remarkably food-friendly,” adds O’Keefe, making it a perfect match for Piedmontese classics such as agnolotti, fritto misto, red meats, game, and aged or blue cheeses or any structured, spicier dish.

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  100% Ruchè

ABV:  15%

Vineyard:  The 1.7-hectare vineyard is located in Castagnole Monferrato on south- and west-facing slopes at 230 metres above sea level. Guyot-trained vines are planted in calcareous, clay-rich soils with some sand, with yields managed through cluster thinning and hand-harvesting in September.

Cellar: After destemming and gentle pressing, the wine ferments with a 10-day maceration in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, it is left to settle for six months until the following spring, then bottled and aged for several additional months before release.

CSPC:  142511

Winemakers Note: 

What the Critics are saying: 

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Langhe & Monferrato, Piemonte

Appellation:  Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

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Varietal/Blend:  100% Ruchè

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

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Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  15%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  142511

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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