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:
Aged for 24 months, of which at least 12 months in large oak barrels 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 year-round with the following hours:
Summer (May – December)
• Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Winter (January – April)
• Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm

Special Days / Holidays
• December 24th and December 31st: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• December 25th, December 26th, and January 1st: closed


During opening hours, wine tastings and purchases are available directly at the Wine Shop.
Reservations are highly recommended for guided tours, Monday through Sunday, with tastings and purchases available.

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