Ruche di Castagnole
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Castagnole Ruche
Ruche di Castagnole is a red wine grape with signature aromas of rose, red cherry, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Barbera and Freisa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on rose/pepper aromatics with red-fruit core.
- Check moderate tannin and medium-plus aromatic intensity.
Confidence signals
- Rose-pepper aromatic cue
- Medium-bodied aromatic red frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piedmont · Monferrato · Asti
- Classic styles: Aromatic Ruche expression from Castagnole with floral spice · Medium-bodied red with lifted perfume and moderate tannin
Common questions
Is Ruche di Castagnole a red or white grape variety?
Ruche di Castagnole is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ruche di Castagnole smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ruche di Castagnole include rose, red cherry and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ruche di Castagnole?
Documented tells for Ruche di Castagnole: Anchor on rose/pepper aromatics with red-fruit core. and Check moderate tannin and medium-plus aromatic intensity..
What is Ruche di Castagnole most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ruche di Castagnole is most commonly confused with Barbera, Freisa and Grignolino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ruche di Castagnole grown?
Classic regions for Ruche di Castagnole include Piedmont, Monferrato and Asti.