Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

Region: Piemonte

Synopsis

Region:

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