Where is Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato produced?

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is produced in 7 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Castagnole Monferrato, Grana Monferrato, Montemagno Monferrato, Portacomaro and more.

What grape is Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato made from?

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is made from Ruchè (min 90%), Barbera e/o Brachetto.

What is the minimum alcohol content of Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato?

The minimum alcohol content of Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is 12.5% vol.

DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.

DOCG · since 1996

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato

Wine · PDO · 7 municipalities

In Piedmont, the Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG stands apart from neighboring red denominations by mandating at least 90% of the local Ruchè grape, with Barbera or Brachetto limited to minor blending roles. Cultivated across seven municipalities, including Castagnole Monferrato, the appellation is represented by 437 verified producers who limit yields to 9.0 tonnes per hectare. The resulting dry, medium-bodied wine offers a sensory profile unique to the region: a ruby-red color with violet reflections that shift toward orange with age, an intensely aromatic, spicy nose, and a characteristic light aromatic aftertaste.

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Production zone

Producers437 verified

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The facts

Colour: ruby red with light violet highlights, sometimes tending towards orange
Taste: dry, round, harmonious, sometimes slightly tannic, medium-bodied, with a slight aromatic aftertaste
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The producers 437

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ALCIATI GIANCARLO Azienda Agricola

Agliano Terme

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ALEMAT Azienda Agricola di Ambrosione Elisabetta

Ponzano Monferrato

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ALESSANDRO Azienda Agricola

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato produced?: Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is produced in 7 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Castagnole Monferrato, Grana Monferrato, Montemagno Monferrato, Portacomaro and more.
What grape is Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato made from?: Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is made from Ruchè (min 90%), Barbera e/o Brachetto.
What is the minimum alcohol content of Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato?: The minimum alcohol content of Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is 12.5% vol.
What does DOCG mean?: DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.