Ferraris
Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva 'Opera Prima'
Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva 'Opera Prima'
- Dedicate by Luca Ferraris to his grandfather Martino, founder of the company
- 100% Ruchè from the Castagnole Monferrato District of Asti
- 285 meters above sea level
- Soil composed by clay and tuff
- 20-year-old vines
- Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel
- Aged 24-36 months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux
- Refined 12 months in bottle and bottled unfiltered
- 1444 cases produced on average
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato
Variety:
Ruche
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-LFE-20-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2025-04-30
"There's fine depth and intensity to this red, along with a vibrant, energetic feel. Its black cherry, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors are framed by toasty new oak. Offers a fluid feel, with firm yet pliable tannins guarding the lingering finish. Drink now through 2033. 1,444 cases made, 481 cases imported."
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-07-25
"A rich and flavorful ruche that has aromas and flavors of roasted herbs, walnuts, sweet berry fruit and citrus peel. It's full-bodied, ripe and dense, with chewy tannins. Sweet and savory character. Drink now or hold."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2023-02-27
"A dark, brooding style yet fluid in texture, boasting black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and tar flavors. Reveals dense tannins, despite the wine's open-knit feel. Fine intensity and length. Drink now through 2028. "
2017
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2022-12-27
"A Ruch, with passito, or dried, grapes and more interesting than many Amarone. This has bags of character. Impenetrable dark ruby. Notes of dark cherry and orange marmalade on the nose. The passito method used here has reined in Ruch,'s exotic rose-petal aroma and turned it into something much more poised, although with plenty of concentration. Think: port meets Sfurzato di Valtellina. Generous dark fruit with supple acidity and super-fine tannins. Impeccable balance. (WS)"
2016
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2021-06-17