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| Some say the
Ruche’
vines were
imported from France a century ago; others say the variety is
indigenous
to the Monferrato hills around the city of Asti. Whatever the
case,
Ruche’ has only been cultivated commercially for a few decades, and
only
became a DOC in 1988. Today, Sant’Agata, making about 3,000 cases
annually, is the largest of about 35 producers who make a total 10,000
or so in 7 authorized locations. A "SuperRuche," from the best vines on
the estate, producing a tantalizingly delicious and unique
wine. What wine writer Craig Camp wrote about this wine years ago still holds true today: “…(Pro Nobis) is to regular ruche’ what Moulin-a-Vent is to normal Beaujolais. It has all the characteristics of the “Na Vota” on steroids.”
2005 - Two  bicchieriGambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2007 2004 - * * * (Three Stars) Excellent "Herb, pepper and wild berry flavors emerge from a base of minerals in this lively, medium-bodied wine." Food&Wine's Wine Guide 2007 2004 - Two bicchieriGambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2006 2003 - Two bicchieri Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2005 |
Region: Piedmont |