Ruchè di Castagnole RISERVA "Il Fondatore" MONFERRATO DOCG MONTALBERA
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | MONTALBERA |
| Denomination | Monferrato DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | 100% Ruchè |
| Alcohol content | 15,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | AT/1410 |
| Winery headquarter | MONTALBERA - Castagnole Monferrato (AT) - Cascina Montalbera, 1 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, mushroom risotto, Cannelloni, Sliced beef, Medium-aged cheeses, Hard cheese, Milanese cutlet |
| Region | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Monferrato DOC |
“Ruchè di Castagnole di Monferrato” by Montalbera winery, has the DOCG denomination and it is produced with 100% Ruchè in a small area between Castagnole Monferrato and Montemagno, in the heart of Piedmont. The plants are trained with Guyot method. The traditional wine making is followed by the aging, that is developed in tonneaux made of French oak for 10-14 months, depending on the harvest. Then, the wine continues its maturation in the bottle, where it rests horizontally at controlled temperature.
Features of “Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG L’ Impronta”
The organoleptic exam reveals a ruby red colour that tends to garnet. Its perfume is intense, persistent and aromatic, with typical hints of red fruits that evolve in oriental spices and black pepper. The taste is powerful, particular and persistent.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this red wine from Piedmont produced by MONTALBERA
A red wine that is perfect with meat, especially if roasted. It has to be served at 18°C in a wide wine glass that allows oxygenation.
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