Ferraris

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:

Ferraris

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

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling

Score

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

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2021-06-17

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)"

Wine Spectator

Score

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. "

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Ferraris

Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva 'Opera Prima'