Montalbera Ruche Monferrato La Tradizione 2023

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:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Montalbera

From this winery

• Start up year: 2002
• Oenologist: Nino Falcone
• Bottles produced: 650.000
• Hectares: 130

The Montalbera Winery was founded at the beginning of the 20th century in an area located in the townships of Grana, Castagnole Monferrato, and Montemagno.

In the mid-1980s, the Morando family began expanding their property by purchasing land in adjacent territories and planting it with new grapevines, prevalently Ruchè; they continue to grow their landholdings. Today, a continuous stretch of vineyard-covered land encircles the winery. The vineyards are planted entirely on hillsides, giving the vines different expositions and soil, from clay to limestone.

A unique aspect that has always distinguished Montalbera in the Piedmontese winemaking landscape is that the winery sits astride two of the region’s most important winemaking zones: the Monferrato and the Langhe. Read more

Piedmont

Technical Sheet

Name	Montalbera Ruche Monferrato La Tradizione 2023
Type	Red green still
Denomination	Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Vintage	2023
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