Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
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An aromatic red from a grape found only in this pocket of Monferrato, saved from extinction by a parish priest in the 1960s. Medium ruby, an intense nose of rose, violet, wild strawberry and white pepper, then a dry palate with more tannin and alcohol than the perfume suggests, moderate acid and a slightly bitter finish. Drink within five years. Montalbera makes most of it; Crivelli and Luca Ferraris are the growers' names.
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Montalbera
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 'La Tradizione'
The largest producer and the easiest to find; textbook rose, strawberry and pepper with a dry, grippy finish.
$18 to $25Wine-SearcherCrivelli
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato
Small grower version, more floral and delicate than Montalbera, sold through Italian specialists.
$20 to $28Wine-SearcherLuca Ferraris
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 'Clasic'
Family estate that pushed the grape's promotion to DOCG, ripe strawberry, violet and spice.
$18 to $24Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalbera | Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 'La Tradizione' The largest producer and the easiest to find; textbook rose, strawberry and pepper with a dry, grippy finish. | $18 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |
| Crivelli | Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Small grower version, more floral and delicate than Montalbera, sold through Italian specialists. | $20 to $28 | Wine-Searcher |
| Luca Ferraris | Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 'Clasic' Family estate that pushed the grape's promotion to DOCG, ripe strawberry, violet and spice. | $18 to $24 | Wine-Searcher |