{"product_id":"montalbera-ruche-monferrato-la-tradizione-2025","title":"Montalbera Ruche Monferrato La Tradizione 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontalbera La Tradizione Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is a Piedmontese wine that represents the pure expression of the \u003cstrong\u003eRuchè grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e. It displays a ruby red colour with violet highlights and an \u003cstrong\u003eintense aromatic bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e reminiscent of rose petals and violets, with a pleasant evolution towards spices. On the palate, it is warm and full-bodied, harmonised by a delicate tannic texture, hints of plum and peppery notes. This persistent sip pairs perfectly with mushroom risottos or flavourful \u003cstrong\u003eroast and grilled meats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the \u003cstrong\u003eRuchè di Castagnole Monferrato\u003c\/strong\u003e area, a small hilly region in Piedmont. The Montalbera winery manages the vineyards following \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable farming\u003c\/strong\u003e practices. The vines, trained low Guyot, sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003eclay and limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, benefiting from varied exposures that favour optimal ripening of the grapes. These pedoclimatic conditions ensure grapes of excellent quality, transferring the authentic structure and clear imprint of the Asti area into the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winery follows a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional red vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e, with maceration on the skins for over ten days to extract colour and substance. Ageing continues in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the varietal purity of \u003cstrong\u003eRuchè\u003c\/strong\u003e, completed by a period of rest in the bottle. Careful \u003cstrong\u003eone-hour decanting\u003c\/strong\u003e maximises its expressiveness, enhancing a sip of remarkable longevity, capable of developing fascinating complexity and new nuances over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the 20th century, the \u003cstrong\u003eMontalbera\u003c\/strong\u003e winery celebrates the ancient and mysterious Piedmontese grape variety from which this fascinating organic wine is born. The origins of Ruchè are shrouded in legends of medieval monks, possible roots in Upper Savoy, and its connection to the typical “roche” of Asti. Today, this native variety thrives in the clay-limestone soils of Castagnole Monferrato. Awarded the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eDOCG designation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this red wine encapsulates a \u003cstrong\u003ecenturies-old tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining the region’s deep historical heritage with truly sustainable viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montalbera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48529292198059,"sku":"63312","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/montalbera-ruche-monferrato-la-tradizione-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}