Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1987; became a DOCG in 2010
Vineyard Area: 204 ha / 504 acres (2022)
Production: 8,250 hl / 91,700 cases (2022)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Ruchè; maximum 10% Barbera and/or Brachetto
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules
- Vineyard elevation: Minimum 120 m (400 ft); maximum 400 m (1,310 ft)
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%
- Aging: For Riserva or if a vigna (vineyard name) appears on the label, minimum 2 years, including 1 year in barrel (ERD = November 1, V+2)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
03/31/2020
