Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG – Wine Safari Italia

Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

Pronunciation:

/rʊkˈe dˈi kastaɲˈɔle monferɾˈato/

Voice File:

REGION(S) / VINEYARD ACREAGE:

Piemonte
Vineyard Area: N/A

MILESTONE(S):

Year Appellation Started: 2010
Appellation Last modified: 2020

Main Grape Variety(S):

Red Grapes: Barbera, Brachetto, Ruchè

Wine Style(s):

Rosso (Red)

Wine Production Rule(s):

Still Red Wine: minimum 90% Ruchè + maximum 10% Brachetto and/or Barbera. Aged min 24 months for Riserva, 24 months of which min 12 months in oak for Riserva with a mention of vineyard.

Production Numbers:

Total Production: 9.815 Hectolitres
Red Wine: 100%

Interesting Fact(s):

The production area for Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG is limited to the municipality of Castagnole Monferrato and a few surrounding villages in the Asti province of the Piedmont region.
Ruchè is a rare and ancient grape variety indigenous to the Piedmont region.

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