Underdog Grape · Italy

Ruchè

If you love Pinot Noir for its perfume and light touch, Ruchè is the Piedmont underdog you haven't met — floral, peppered, and soft-tannined enough to drink young.

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
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy

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