The Ruchè Tradition of Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Montalbera

There is no certain information about the origin of this name (Ruchè), the most accredited hypotheses say that it arrived in Piedmont in the medieval period, imported from France by Monks who planted it in the lands around a monastery that has now disappeared, a sacred place. dedicated to San Rocco.

Some believe that the name derives from “roncet”, an infectious degeneration that in past times attacked the vines of the area and in front of which Ruchè proved to be particularly resistant. Others trace the derivation to the Piedmontese term “roche”, areas perched and difficult to work. From recent studies conducted by the MONTALBERA company and careful analysis of the grape variety (DNA research conducted by MONTALBERA in collaboration with the BIOESIS Scientific Center) and of its organoleptic characteristics, it seems possible that it derives from ancient vines of Haute Savoie. Since time immemorial only present in the Asti area is to all intents and purposes an Asti vine by secular acquisition. With the 2010 vintage the DOCG was granted, further recognition of the great quality of this rare native.

Color: Bright red with purple reflections in youth, tending to garnet with aging.
Bouquet: intense, persistent, aromatic, fruity, with typical hints of rose and violet petals in the early years, evolution on spicy notes with time.
Taste: warm on the palate, harmonious, full-bodied and balanced with a light tannic component.