Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato, DOCG
Sant'Agata
Cantine Sant’Agata is located in the province of Asti in the heart of Piedmont. The Cavallero family founded the winery in the early 1990’s, focusing on the main grape varieties that make the Piedmont area such a big part of Italian wine making.
The wine is fermented in steel, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. 80% of the wine is then matured in 200 gallon oak casks, and 20% is matured in smaller, 60 gallon oak barrels. This ensures a rich, full bodied wine, finely balanced without overwhelming the essence of the Barbera grape.
This rare grape, thought to have come from Burgundy in the 18th century, was forgotten but has been brought back into cultivation in a very small part of Piedmont. A medium ruby colored wine, it suggests roses and dark berry fruit. Soft and spicy notes on the finish complete the experience.
Region: Piedmont
Classification: Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Area of Production: Castagnole Monferrato
Grape Variety: 100% Ruche
Soil: Clayey, Calcareous
Average Age of Vines: 16 years
Trellising System: Guyot
Production per Acre: 1.34 tons
Vinification: Stainless steel
Maturation: Stainless steel
Total Acidity: 5.04 g/l
Residual Sugar:
1.00 g/l
PH: 3.43
Alcohol: 14.54%
Total Cases Produced: 280
