2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Ruchè
Classification Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Region Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato
Soil Limestone
Elevation 200.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Guyot-trained vines. Short maceration is followed by fermentation completed without grape marc to preserve primary aromas. Fermentation and maturation are in stainless steel, with no wood aging. The wine is bottled in spring and refined in bottle. The exact-2025 trade page recommends serving at 14–16°C.
Tasting Notes Rose, violet, white pepper, liquorice, wild berries, cherry and blueberry; dry, warm, balanced and persistent with delicate, light, soft tannins
Food Pairing White meats, fresh or soft cheeses, and vegetarian dishes
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Ruchè
Drinking Window Develops increasing refinement for up to five years after harvest
Classification Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Region Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato
Soil Limestone
Elevation 200.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Production Details Guyot-trained vines. The wine receives a short rather than prolonged maceration and finishes fermentation without grape marc. Fermentation and maturation are in stainless steel, with wood aging avoided. It is bottled in spring and continues refining in bottle to develop its floral bouquet.
Tasting Notes Rose, violet, white pepper; balanced, soft, warm and persistent
Critics Ratings Silver Medal — TEXSOM
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Ruchè
Drinking Window Develops increasing refinement for up to five years after harvest
Classification Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Region Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato
Soil Limestone
Elevation 200.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Production Details Guyot-trained vines. The wine receives a short rather than prolonged maceration and finishes fermentation without grape marc. Fermentation and maturation are in stainless steel, with wood aging avoided. It is bottled in spring and continues refining in bottle to develop its floral bouquet.
Tasting Notes Rose, violet, white pepper; balanced, soft, warm and persistent
Critics Ratings 91 points — Wine Enthusiast; 92 points — Kerin O'Keefe
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Ruchè
Drinking Window Develops increasing refinement for up to five years after harvest
Classification Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Region Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato
Soil Limestone
Elevation 200.0 meters
Production Details Guyot-trained vines. The wine receives a short rather than prolonged maceration and finishes fermentation without grape marc. Wood aging is avoided; it is bottled in spring and continues refining in bottle to develop its floral bouquet.
Tasting Notes Rose, violet, white pepper; balanced, soft, warm and persistent
Critics Ratings 92 points — Luca Maroni
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Ruchè
Drinking Window Develops increasing refinement for up to five years after harvest
Classification Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Region Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato
Soil Limestone
Elevation 200.0 meters
Production Details Guyot-trained vines. The wine receives a short rather than prolonged maceration and finishes fermentation without grape marc. Wood aging is avoided; it is bottled in spring and continues refining in bottle to develop its floral bouquet.
Tasting Notes Rose, violet, white pepper; balanced, soft, warm and persistent
Critics Ratings 92 points — Kerin O'Keefe; 92 points — Wine Enthusiast