Luca Ferraris – Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato CLASIC 2018 20% OFF!

Luca Ferraris – Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato CLÀSIC 2018

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A beautifully aromatic Piedmontese red with soft tannins – a mature and wonderfully distinctive Ruchè from the 2018 vintage!

Luca Ferraris CLÀSIC 2018 is a classic and highly aromatic expression of Ruchè, the rare indigenous red grape of Castagnole Monferrato in Piedmont. It represents Ferraris Agricola's signature interpretation of Ruchè, produced by blending grapes from five different vineyard areas within the seven communes authorised for the DOCG. This approach captures the different soils and microclimates of the appellation while maintaining a consistent house style.

The 2018 vintage produced wines with attractive aromatic expression and an approachable character. Now eight years from harvest, this CLÀSIC offers an opportunity to discover a more mature expression of Ruchè, with its distinctive floral perfume potentially developing into more complex, savoury nuances.

Ruchè is one of Piedmont's most fascinating indigenous varieties, combining the perfume of roses and violets with ripe red fruit, gentle spice and a relatively supple tannic structure. Unlike the region's more powerful Nebbiolo-based wines, Ruchè offers an appealing balance of aromatic intensity and immediate drinking pleasure.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Ruby red, potentially developing subtle garnet reflections with bottle age.

Nose: Expressive aromas of rose petals, violets, ripe cherries, raspberries and red berries, complemented by hints of blackberry, plum, pepper, mint and sweet spices. With maturity, these may develop into more complex notes of dried flowers, herbs and gentle balsamic nuances.

Palate: Dry, aromatic and pleasantly rounded, with ripe red-fruit flavours, gentle spice, balanced acidity and fine, supple tannins. Bottle maturity may have softened the structure further, creating a harmonious and approachable drinking experience.

Style: Medium- to full-bodied, fragrant and elegantly structured, combining Ruchè's characteristic floral personality with generous fruit and spicy complexity.

Compared with Ferraris' more ambitious Vigna del Parroco and Opera Prima, CLÀSIC is deliberately the more approachable and immediately expressive wine. Its appeal lies in the remarkable combination of floral perfume, spicy character, freshness and easy drinkability, making it an excellent introduction to the personality of Ruchè.

Awards & Wine Ratings

4.0/5 – Vivino, 2018 Vintage

Rated 4.0 out of 5 by wine enthusiasts, based on approximately 149 consumer ratings for the 2018 vintage.

Wine Enthusiast – Recognition for CLÀSIC

The wine has received favourable reviews across other vintages, including 88 points for 2021 and 89 points for 2022, highlighting the wine's expressive floral aromas, ripe fruit and distinctive character. These ratings refer to other vintages, not the 2018.

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

Produced within the prestigious DOCG appellation dedicated to this rare indigenous Piedmontese grape, recognised for its distinctive aromatic and floral character.