Montalbera Ruché Monferrato La Tradizione 2022

Description

Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato, a rare native of Piedmont, is produced in a restricted area of the Monferrato Astigiano, in just seven towns with Castagnole Monferrato at the centre, which stands out among them all for its sun-soaked hills. Limestone, dry soils make the terroir optimal for cultivating this precious native grape. There is no specific information on the origin of this name (Ruchè), the most accredited hypothesis is that it arrived in Piedmont in the Middle Ages, imported from France by monks who planted it in the lands around a monastery that no longer exists, a sacred place dedicated to San Rocco. Some believe that the name derives from 'roncet', an infectious degeneration that in times past attacked vines in the area and to which Ruchè proved particularly resistant. Others trace the derivation to the Piedmontese term 'roche', perched regions that are difficult to work. From recent studies carried out by the MONTALBERA company and careful analysis of the vine (DNA research conducted by MONTALBERA in collaboration with the BIOESIS scientific centre) and its organoleptic characteristics, it seems possible that it derives from ancient vines from Haute Savoie. From time immemorial, only present in the Asti area, it is an Asti vine by secular acquisition. With the 2010 vintage, it was granted DOCG status, further recognition of the outstanding quality of this rare native grape.

Details

Perfume

Intense, persistent, aromatic, and fruity with typical hints of rose petals and violets in the first years, evolving to spicy notes with time.

Color

Bright red with purple reflections tending to garnet with ageing.

Taste

Warm on the palate, harmonious, full-bodied and balanced with a slight tannic component.

Serve at:

14 -16 °C.

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Montalbera

From this winery

• Start up year: 1983
• Oenologist: Luca Caramellino
• Bottles produced: 550.000
• Hectares: 180

The Agricola Montalbera farm was born at the beginning of the twentieth century in an area between the municipalities of Grana, Castagnole Monferrato and Montemagno. By the mid-1980s, the Morando family adopted a policy of expansion not yet completed, with the acquisition of adjacent land and the direct planting of new vineyards, predominantly Ruchè. Today, the farm is surrounded by vineyards of a single-circular shape, entirely hilly, with different exposures and soils ranging from clay to limestone. One of the peculiarities that always distinguishes Montalbera in the Piedmontese landscape is to be a reality between the two large wine areas of Piedmont: the Monferrato and the Langhe.

In the Monferrato the vineyards cover six hills, while in the valley there is the cultivation of typical Piedmont hazelnuts. Vineyards vary from 7 to 30 years old, the cultivation form is the low guyot and every cultivation operation is done by hand. 82 hectares are planted in Ruchè, corresponding to 60% of the total name. Other varieties are Barbera d'Asti, Grignolino and Viognier. In the Langhe 15 hectares of vineyards in a single plot, placed at 408 m.s.l and planted in Moscato d'Asti. The roots of the Morando family leave from here.

The Wine Competition of the School of Ethics of Higher Education and Advanced Training "Leonardo" has awarded the Italian Quality Award Il Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG 2019.

The Merano Wine Hunter 2020 has awarded the following wines: Nuda Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG 2016 (Gold Award), Lanfora Grignolino d'Asti 2017 (Red Award) and Nudo Langhe DOC 2018 (Red Award).

The 27th Great International Wine Award MUNDUS VINI 2020 awarded: Lequilibrio Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore 2018 (Gold Award).

The International Wine & Spirit Competition awarded: Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Laccento 2019 with 88 points (Bronze Award), Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2016 with 91 points (Silver Award), Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nuda 2016 with 90 points (Silver Award).

Luca Gardini awarded Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG La Tradizione 2019 with 95 points.

The following products received the Quality Price Award in Gambero Rosso's Berebene 2024:

- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG LACCENTO 2022
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG LA TRADIZIONE 2022 Read more

Piedmont

Pairings

Meat

Game

Cheese

Pork

Cold cuts

Technical Sheet

Name	Montalbera Ruché Monferrato La Tradizione 2022
Type	Red green still
Denomination	Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Ruchè
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Vendor	Montalbera
Origin	Castagnole Monferrato (Asti).
Cultivation system	Low Guyot with 8-9 buds.
Wine making	Traditional red wine vinfication, with the marc remaining in contact with the must for more than 10 2 days.
Aging	In stainless steel tanks and then in the bottle positioned horizontally for at least 3 months.
Total acidity	5.0 gr/L
Residual sugar	3.0 gr/L
Dry extract	29.0 gr/L
Allergens	Contains sulphites