{"product_id":"luca-ferraris-ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-clasic-2018","title":"Luca Ferraris – Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato CLASIC 2018 20% OFF!","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Ferraris – Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato CLÀSIC 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% OFF – Now S$33.60 (UP: S$42.00)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully aromatic Piedmontese red with soft tannins – a mature and wonderfully distinctive Ruchè from the 2018 vintage!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Ferraris CLÀSIC 2018 is a classic and highly aromatic expression of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuchè\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the rare indigenous red grape of Castagnole Monferrato in Piedmont. It represents Ferraris Agricola's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignature interpretation of Ruchè\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced by blending grapes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive different vineyard areas within the seven communes authorised for the DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This approach captures the different soils and microclimates of the appellation while maintaining a consistent house style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 vintage produced wines with attractive aromatic expression and an approachable character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuchè 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ruby red, potentially developing subtle garnet reflections with bottle age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expressive aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erose petals, violets, ripe cherries, raspberries and red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry, aromatic and pleasantly rounded, with ripe red-fruit flavours, gentle spice, balanced acidity and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine, supple tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bottle maturity may have softened the structure further, creating a harmonious and approachable drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium- to full-bodied, fragrant and elegantly structured, combining Ruchè's characteristic floral personality with generous fruit and spicy complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with Ferraris' more ambitious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigna del Parroco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpera Prima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, CLÀSIC is deliberately the more approachable and immediately expressive wine. Its appeal lies in the remarkable combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloral perfume, spicy character, freshness and easy drinkability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent introduction to the personality of Ruchè.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully individual Piedmontese red for everyday gastronomy, CLÀSIC works particularly well with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian antipasti, salumi, pasta, mushroom risotto, grilled meats, roast chicken and moderately aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts aromatic character also makes it an intriguing partner for mildly spicy Asian dishes, while its relatively supple tannins mean it can be enjoyed without the lengthy decanting normally required by more structured Piedmontese reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Serve slightly cool to preserve aromatic freshness. Open shortly before serving and allow the wine to develop in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Luca Ferraris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Piedmont \/ Monferrato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Ruchè\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry, aromatic red wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we like it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ruchè is one of Piedmont's most fascinating and underappreciated indigenous grapes. This mature CLÀSIC offers a chance to explore its distinctive floral and spicy personality, with the added appeal of potentially softened tannins and bottle development. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful alternative to the usual Piedmontese reds – and excellent value at 20% off!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Wine Ratings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.0\/5 – Vivino, 2018 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRated 4.0 out of 5 by wine enthusiasts, based on approximately 149 consumer ratings for the 2018 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Enthusiast – Recognition for CLÀSIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine has received favourable reviews across other vintages, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88 points for 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89 points for 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, highlighting the wine's expressive floral aromas, ripe fruit and distinctive character. These ratings refer to other vintages, not the 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced within the prestigious DOCG appellation dedicated to this rare indigenous Piedmontese grape, recognised for its distinctive aromatic and floral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luca Ferraris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815968727313,"sku":"G2887","price":33.6,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/F914E641-ABD2-475E-80C7-6E563C6AB9AA.png?v=1785421080","url":"https:\/\/wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/luca-ferraris-ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-clasic-2018","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}