Montalbera La Tradizione Ruchè Monferrato 2017

Montalbera La Tradizione Ruchè Monferrato 2017

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LM 95
JS 90

Montalbera, 0,75 l - 14.00%
100% Ruchè

HK$ 150.00
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Out of stock

Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Montalbera La Tradizione Ruchè Monferrato 2017
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato, a rare indigenous wine, is produced in a limited area of the Monferrato Astigiano, in only seven municipalities including and centring on Castagnole Monferrato, which more than any other is blessed by the sun which bathes its hills. The dry, calcareous soil makes this area ideal for the cultivation of this indigenous variety. There are no reliable records which recall the origin of the name (Ruchè), but the most credible theories have it that Ruchè arrived in Piedmont in medieval times, brought from France by monks who planted it around a monastery of which there is no trace today, but which was a holy place dedicated to San Rocco. Some contend that the name derives from “roncet”, an infectious degeneration of the vine which in past times struck all the local grape varieties save for bar one resilient type which would be called Ruchè. From recent studies run by MONTALBERA and thorough analysis of the variety (DNA study carried out in cooperation with scientific centre BIOESIS) and its organoleptic characteristics, it seems plausible that it has its origins in the ancient vines of Haute Savoie. From time immemorial, it has been unique to the Asti district and is, to all effects, given its centuries-old tradition, an Asti district variety. DOCG status was bestowed on the wine with its 2010 vintage, this a further recognition of the great qualities of this rare local varietaL.

Colour

Medium intensity gaudy-red with slight violet reflections when young, tending to garnet after fining.

Bouquet

Intense, persistent, half-aromatic, fruity with hints of rose petals and violets in the first years, developing spicy notes over time.

Flavour

Warm on the palate, harmonious, good body and balance, slightly tannic.

Pairing

Meat
Game
Cheese

Features

Name Montalbera La Tradizione Ruchè Monferrato 2017
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Ruche' di Castagnole Monferrato
Year 2017
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Ruchè
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Castagnole Monferrato, Piedmont.
Cultivation system Low trained Guyot system with 8-9 buds on the fruiting cane.
Vinification Traditional red method with pomace soaking 10-12 days in the must.
Ageing Maturation in stainless steel tanks and subsequently in the bottle positioned horizontally for at least 3 months. Longevity of 3 to 5 years.
Total acidity 5.00 gr/L
Residual sugars 3.00 gr/L
Dry extract 29.00 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites

Official awards

Expert

Award

Description

Vintage

James Suckling
90/100 
2017
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2017
xtraWine
91/100 
2017
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2021
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2021
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2020
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2019
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2018
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2015
Montalbera
From this winery:

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...

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