Where does Ruchè come from?

Ruchè grows in Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy.

What does Ruchè taste like?

Expect rose petal, black pepper, wild berry, geranium. Closest familiar reference: A perfumed, light-bodied Piedmont red — Pinot Noir's aromatic cousin, floral and soft-tannined.

What wine is Ruchè similar to?

If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Ruchè is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Cinsault, Négrette, Kisi.

Ruchè — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Crushed rose petals and cracked black pepper over tart wild berries, with tannins soft enough to drink on release.
Where it grows: Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy

If you like

Pinot Noir

Wines like Ruchè

Cinsault Négrette Kisi Pelaverga

Ruchè: common questions

What wine is Ruchè similar to?: If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Ruchè is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Cinsault, Négrette, Kisi.

Read the deep diveRuchè: The Perfumed Piedmont Red a Priest Saved From Extinction

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