Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Riserva

Il Fondatore®

 Il Fondatore<sup>®</sup>
Area of production:
Castagnole Monferrato (Piedmont).

Vine training system:
Low trained Guyot system with 7-8 buds on the fruiting cane. Green harvest in the early summer months.

Grape variety:
Ruchè.

Vinification:
Traditional red method.

Ageing:
Ageing in large barrels and French oak tonneaux for about 10-14 months depending on the vintage. No tartaric stabilization.

Colour:
Rub red tending to garnet.

Nose:
Intense, persistent, slightly aromatic with hints of wild berries that evolve into oriental spices and black pepper.
Palate:
Powerfull and characteristic of ruche, long persistence.

Bottle:
Bordeaux serie 15.
Limited edition.
Wide shoulder.
Color antique green.

Closure:
Cork single piece.

Sizes available:
Bottle 0,75 L.
Magnum bottle 1,50 L.

Abv:
From 13,50 to 15,50 % depending on the vintage.
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Winery visits

The Montalbera Wine Shop is open from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and on weekends from 10 am to 7 pm with the possibility of tasting and buying wine.
Winery visits are only possible Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, with the relative possibility of tasting and purchase.

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