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Grapes: 100% Ruchè
Viticulture: Certified organic / Vegan
Soil type: calcareous and clayey
Elevation: 230m the vineyards are located in Castagnole Monferrato. Exposition South, South-East. Growing system is guyot.
Winemaking: Hand harvested. After destemming and pressing, the Ruché must macerates on its skins for about 10 days. Fermentation then occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tank. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine is then left to decant for 6 months till the following spring, and is then bottled. It this stage dacapo ages its Ruché in bottle for additional 4 months before distribution, to give the best expression of this very special terroir.

It smells like raspberry and Dr. Pepper to me. Also roses and violets. Then black pepper, and cinnamon. There’s loads going on! If you are fond of aromatic reds with some texture and ripeness, look no further. Ruché can be high in alcohol, this bottling comes in at a very moderate 13.5%. Drinking this makes me want Vietnamese-style crispy quail, rubbed in fish sauce and sugar, and then grilled. I also love eating tiny birds in general. Makes me feel like a giant. — JM, Importer