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Pierfrancesco Gatto Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Caresana 2014
Piedmont, ItalyRuché is a native grape of north-eastern Piedmont, and was the wine reserved for special feasts and celebrations. Ruché Caresana is one of the flagship wines of Gatto, an eight HA family estate from the late 19th century. The sandy / tuffaceous hillside vineyards are between 230-260m and are farmed sustainably, including a mix of organic and biodynamic practices. This is fermented in a mix of stainless and glass-lined cement before time in larger format Slavonian and French oak. Intense white pepper, geranium, wild plum and herbal green raspberry notes open and carry through to the fresh, light bodied palate. Salted dried herbs, cured sweet salami, perfumed rock roses, nutmeg flow throughout, all lifted with a bright, brisk acidity and finishing with ample cracked pepper. An alluring rare beauty, best enjoyed slightly chilled and with an Italian charcuterie platter.Tasted: 08 November 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $27.50 | 750ml | BCLS |
Grape: Ruché CSPC: 266668UPC: 626990137702
