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Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Majoli, Dacapo

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RUCHÈ DI CASTAGNOLE MONFERRATO MAJOLI

D.O.C.G.

Tendril

Ruchè 100%

Surface of the vineyards

1.0 Ha

Soil

calcareous and clayish

Vineyards

the vineyards are located in the village of Castagnole Monferrato. Ruchè is an ancient variety, a slightly aromatic grape produced in a very restricted area. Growing system is guyot and the exposition of the vineyards is south. Altitude is 230-240 mt. a.s.l.

Harvest

grape thinning in July and August and harvest carried out manually in small boxes, during the month of September

Wine making process

after destemming and pressing, skin maceration process follows for 10 days. Fermentation is at controlled temperature (22/24 °C) with addition of selected yeasts. In November the marc is separated from the wine which is placed in steel tank, where the malolactic fermentation at controlled temperature takes place (20°C). The wine is then left to decant for 6 months till the following spring and then filtered and bottled. Then it will age in bottle for 4 months, before distribution, to give the best expression of the very special terroir

Characteristics

ruby red with garnet reflections. Intense and persistent aromas of rose hip, violet and strawberry, spicy and aromatic with hints of pepper in the finish. Good body, warm, harmonic, well balanced, pleasantly soft

Tasting temperatures

16/18 °C

Food arrangements

it is best with blue and seasoned cheese, ravioli. It is excellent with red meat, especially with stew, and roasted meat and also with dishes prepared with spices, such as curry and mustard

 

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