Montalbera
Ruché Monferrato La Tradizione 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Ruche' di Castagnole Monferrato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Ruchè |
| Aging | In stainless steel tanks and subsequently in bottles placed horizontally for at least 3 months. |
- Origin and vintage: Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, vintage 2024
- Single varietal: 100% Ruchè, with an intense and aromatic varietal character
- Aromas: notes of rose petals and violet when young, developing into spiced aromas with age
- Vinification: traditional red method, maceration on the skins for 10–12 days
- Taste and serving: 14% vol, warm and persistent structure; serve at 14–18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Montalbera La Tradizione Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is a Piedmontese wine that represents the pure expression of the Ruchè grape variety. It displays a ruby red colour with violet highlights and an intense aromatic bouquet 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 roast and grilled meats.
Where it comes from
The wine originates from the Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato area, a small hilly region in Piedmont. The Montalbera winery manages the vineyards following organic and sustainable farming practices. The vines, trained low Guyot, sink their roots into clay and limestone soils, 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.
How it is produced
The winery follows a traditional red vinification, with maceration on the skins for over ten days to extract colour and substance. Ageing continues in stainless steel tanks to preserve the varietal purity of Ruchè, completed by a period of rest in the bottle. Careful one-hour decanting maximises its expressiveness, enhancing a sip of remarkable longevity, capable of developing fascinating complexity and new nuances over the years.
History and Curiosities
Founded in the 20th century, the Montalbera 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 DOCG designation, this red wine encapsulates a centuries-old tradition, combining the region’s deep historical heritage with truly sustainable viticulture.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2002
- Oenologist: Nino Falcone
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 130
In the mid-1980s, the Morando family began expanding their property by purchasing land in adjacent territories and planting it with new grapevines, prevalently Ruchè; they continue to grow their landholdings. Today, a continuous stretch of vineyard-covered land encircles the winery. The vineyards are planted entirely on hillsides, giving the vines different expositions and soil, from clay to limestone.
A unique aspect that has always distinguished Montalbera in the Piedmontese winemaking landscape is that the winery sits astride two of the region’s most important winemaking zones: the Monferrato and the Langhe. Read more
| Name | Montalbera Ruche Monferrato La Tradizione 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Ruchè |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Montalbera |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in the 20th century, the Montalbera 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 DOCG designation, this red wine encapsulates a centuries-old tradition, combining the region’s deep historical heritage with truly sustainable viticulture. |
| Origin | Castagnole Monferrato (Asti), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Clay to limestone soils (from clayey to calcareous) |
| Cultivation system | Low Guyot with 8-9 buds |
| Fermentation | Over 10–12 days |
| Production technique | Traditional red winemaking with maceration on the skins for over 10–12 days |
| Wine making | Traditional red winemaking, with the grape skins remaining in contact with the must for over 10–12 days |
| Aging | In stainless steel tanks and subsequently in bottles placed horizontally for at least 3 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 29.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |