Grape variety: Ruchè / Area of production: Castagnole Monferrato (Piedmont) / Abv: From 13.50 to 15.50% depending on vintage / Grape harvest: 80% harvested with perfect ripening conditions. 20% harvested in overriping directly in the vineyard. / Vine training system: Low trained Guyot system with 7-8 buds on the fruiting cane. Green harvest in summer months. / Vinification: Traditional red method / Ageing: Ageing in stainless steel tanks and subsequently in the bottle positioned horizontally at controlled temperature. / Color: Intense ruby red with slight purple reflections in youth, turning garnet after the first few years in the bottle. / Nose: Intense, persistent, slightly aromatic and fruity with aromas typical of wild berries jam. / Palate: Warm on the palate, pleasant, rare silkiness. / 92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 / 93 Points - Forbes