Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato

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Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is an Italian red wine from Monferrato, Italy. Since 1987 it has had the status of a DOC , which was upgraded to a DOCG (controlled and guaranteed origin) in 2010 . The most recent update of the denomination is from March 7, 2014.

generation

The "Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato" was essentially created to preserve the rare grape variety Ruchè . Usually a fresh, youthful style is sought. The wines are offered in the flavors “secco” (dry) and “amabile” (sweet). The wine must consist of 90 ... 100% Ruché grapes. The grape varieties Barbera and / or Brachetto may be added at 0… 10% .

Growing area

The cultivation and production of this wine is limited to the municipalities of Castagnole Monferrato , Grana , Montemagno , Portacomaro , Refrancore , Scurzolengo and Viarigi in the province of Asti , Piedmont .

description

According to the denomination (excerpt):

  • Color : ruby ​​red with light purple reflections, sometimes tending to orange
  • Smell : intense, persistent, slightly aromatic, fruity, spicy when aged adequately
  • Taste : dry, round, harmonious, sometimes slightly tannic, medium body, with a slightly bitter aftertaste, sometimes with a hint of wood
  • Alcohol content : at least 12.5  % by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.0 g / l
  • Dry extract : at least 21.0 g / l

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e Provvedimenti generali relativi ai Disciplinari consolidati dei vini DOP e IGP italiani (download page with all consolidated specifications of Italian DOP and IGP wines). (PDF) politicheagricole.it (Italian Ministry of Agriculture), November 27, 2017, accessed on June 26, 2018 (Italian).
  2. ↑ Map and list of growing areas on federdoc.com

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