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Ruche is a red grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red berries, floral notes, spices, earth, herbs and violet.
It is planted most seriously in Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Barbera and Brachetto.
On other labels it goes by Rouchet and Roche.
At the table it suits sautéed calf’s liver, braised lamb shoulder with parsnip and carrot mash and wild mushroom risotto.
Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Sautéed calf's liver
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Braised lamb shoulder with parsnip and carrot mash
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Wild mushroom risotto
Also labelled.
Rouchet, Roche.
Bottles to look for.
- Accornero 'Viari', Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Italy
- Bava Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Bersano San Pietro Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Cantine Sant'Agata 'Pro Nobis', Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Italy
- Cantine Sant'Agata il Cavaliere, Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Italy
- Cantine Sant'Agata Na Vota, Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Italy
- Cascina Tavijn 'Teresa' Vino Rosso, Piedmont, Italy
- Crivelli Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Ruche: common questions
01.What does Ruche taste like?+
Ruche tastes of red berries, floral notes, spices, earth, herbs and violet. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Ruche from?+
Ruche originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Ruche grown?+
The key regions for Ruche are Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato.
04.What food pairs with Ruche?+
Pour it with sautéed calf's liver, braised lamb shoulder with parsnip and carrot mash and wild mushroom risotto.
05.What else is Ruche called?+
Ruche is also labelled Rouchet and Roche.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.