{"title":"Ruché, Piedmont's Secret","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eRuchè is one of \u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"157\"\u003ePiedmont’s rarest red grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, once nearly extinct, now celebrated for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eintensely aromatic and floral profile\u003c\/strong\u003e—often compared to a cross between \u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eNebbiolo and Beaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e in elegance and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eVarietal Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eRuchè (pronounced \u003cem data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eroo-kay\u003c\/em\u003e) hails from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"446\"\u003ePiedmont region of northwestern Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically around the village of \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eCastagnole Monferrato\u003c\/strong\u003e near Asti. Its exact origins remain uncertain—some believe it’s indigenous to Piedmont, while others suggest it may have been introduced from Burgundy centuries ago. It was revived in the 20th century thanks to local winemakers dedicated to preserving the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eTypical Taste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eRuchè wines are \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"842\"\u003ehighly aromatic\u003c\/strong\u003e, with notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"925\"\u003erose petals, violet, red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, often accented by \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"989\"\u003ewhite pepper, cinnamon, and herbal spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003emedium-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003ebright acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003emoderate tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a dry, slightly rustic finish that gives them both freshness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eRegional Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eRuchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piedmont):\u003c\/strong\u003e The benchmark expression—producing elegant, perfumed reds meant to be enjoyed young but capable of short-term aging for added depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eOther Piedmontese subregions (Asti \u0026amp; Monferrato):\u003c\/strong\u003e Some producers experiment with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eoak-aged versions\u003c\/strong\u003e, which soften the floral intensity and add subtle notes of vanilla and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crivelli-ruche-del-castagnoli-monferrato","title":"Crivelli Ruche del Castagnoli Monferrato 2022","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs for Products\" class=\"Polaris-Breadcrumbs__BreadcrumbsStack\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Breadcrumbs__IconWithTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Breadcrumbs__PageTitle\" id=\"page-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--semibold Polaris-Text--base\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eCrivelli Ruche del Castagnoli Monferrato 2022\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Regions: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Ruche from Castagnole Monferrato in Piedmont, Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's a wine with almost sweet aromas of ripe fruit, but on the palate it's dry, low in acidity and slightly soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pleasant aromatic perception emerges, a fusion of ripe cherry and apricot. 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