Wine at the Table

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato

Name: Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Grape: Ruchè; Region: Piedmont; Style: Aromatic, rose and spice, soft

The short answer

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is a red Italian wine from Piedmont, made from Ruchè. It tastes aromatic, rose and spice, soft and pairs best with spiced sausage, roast pork and aged cheese.

Style: Aromatic, rose and spice, soft, Piedmont
Glass: Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
Strength: About 13.5–14% ABV

Where it comes from

A rare aromatic red grown in a small DOCG around Castagnole Monferrato.

What you need

Grape: Ruchè
Region: Piedmont
Style: Aromatic, rose and spice, soft

How Larry builds it

01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 60°F / 16°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
02
Pour with food. Built for the table: spiced sausage, roast pork and aged cheese.
03
Larry's tip. Smells like a flower shop, drinks like a red.

Larry’s rule: Smells like a flower shop, drinks like a red.

Variations worth making

Questions people ask

What food goes with Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato?

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato pairs well with spiced sausage, roast pork and aged cheese.

What grape is Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato made from?

Ruchè, grown in Piedmont.

What does Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato taste like?

Aromatic, rose and spice, soft.

What temperature should Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato be served at?

About 60°F / 16°C.

What to eat with it

Pair with

Sausage and Peppers

Pair with

Italian cheese guide

Pour it like Larry

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