Montalbera, Monferrato, Ruche Castagnole Accento

Pale tawny with slight sediment. A bold, medium (+) profile of jammed strawberries and cooked red plums gives way to beautifully aged notes of leather, mushroom, and forest floor. Past its peak but still drinking wonderfully—an absolute dream paired with slow-braised lamb shoulder.

2010 vintage

Garnet with a bit of rim clearing. Drank some immediately on opening, also let some air for several hours. Rich ripe fruit notes of cherry preserves, raspberry, and red florals on the nose. In the mouth, preserves of plum, black cherry, and cranberry, higher acidity but stewed reductive fruit notes. Fine grain tannins grip and let go into a mouthwatering finish with anise, black pepper, tobacco. In terms of age, it still had acidity, grip, and interest, with tertiary fruit …

2012 vintage

ABV: 14.0%. If you've never had Ruchè then you definitely need to try it because the nose is absolutely captivating. Notes of potpourri, ripe stone fruits, and Asian spices immediately jump out of the glass. On the palate, there's ample acidity, lifting the fruit tones and keeping everything intact. The pleasant finish is lengthy, but I think this wine could use some more time in the cellar (another 5 years?). However, if you're planning to open a bottle soon, decant …

2012 vintage

took some time to open and much better with high acid foods. still drinking well, but just ready to go over the hill.

2012 vintage

This really stood out amongst many wines at a party. My first thought was Schioppettino (SIC?). Juicy fruit, light to med. body, pepper aromas. Looking forward to trying this again.

2012 vintage

still drinking well with likelihood this will be strong over the next two years or so. Great match with pizza.

2012 vintage

Upon opening this bottle, you are treated with a pleasant aroma of fruits, oak and herbs. The color is a little brownish which usually means it is time to drink now. Plenty of tannins and a spicy finish. Second day, a little flat, herbal taste is over powering, finish is short to medium. Reducing my rating from 92 to 90

2012 vintage

Unimpressive bottle of wine. Perhaps it has passed its prime.

2012 vintage

Nice bouquet of cedar oak with sweetness Dark wilted cherries with cigar box undertones. Deep and subtle with mild tanins that had released their grasp like a championship fighter in the twelfth round. Enjoyed with muscles marinara which brought some contrast to the deeper undertones. Paired better with the pene bolognese. Would have been happier if was paired with braised short ribs. A great bottle that shone despite the average food fare, like bringing robin Williams to a kids party...something …

2012 vintage

Fully resolved now. Aromas are still beautiful and intense, as befitting Ruché. Roses and other red flowers all over the nose. Fruit is mostly dried/preserved cherries, strawberries and raspberres. Some black pepper, cinnamon and nutty notes. There is also a dusty earth note that almost overwhelms the remaining fruit. Acid and tannins are still hanging on. However, with how tertiary the flavors are; I think this was better two/three years ago.

2012 vintage

lots of depth and complexity. still strong tannin although refined.

2012 vintage

Late Aug 2019: purple color; red berries and vanilla; medium body; polished texture.

2012 vintage

straightforward, pretty, floral laced, lightly fruity, lively nose. medium-light body, easy drinking; very satisfying flavour with some grip is of a piece with nose. adequate but simple finish.

2012 vintage

QPR-wise, this wine is a 9.8. Nose is a 9.7. With cranberry cheddar, this wine is a 9.9. With dinner, it bows down a bit too much...9.1. By itself, it's a little thin...9.1. Complementary wine but do NOT drink without fare. 100% Piedmont Ruché, this wine has a great rose petal floral and red berry perfume nose. I THINK this is what the label says as well, but my Italiano isn't so bueno. Entry of red berry fruits, cola, mint, …

2012 vintage

My first l’Accento (100% Ruchè, a small-production indigenous Piemontese grape), this was served slightly cool at a lunch party from magnum one hour after decanting, and was open and appealing right away. Big fragrance profile, primarily floral but also red fruits, hints of sweetness; same flavors but more pronounced sweetness, a bit of spiciness, and a rather “soft” wine with just enough acidity to make it work with a variety of dishes; decent length, bitter cherry finish. Drink to 2022. …

2012 vintage

Same as prior. Nice wine. I would pair with with same meals as grenache or PN.

2012 vintage

I am quickly becoming a fan of this grape! Lovely wine

2012 vintage

Definitely on the lighter side for an Italian wine, but none the less, excellent. Hard to know what grapes are in this, but a fine blend.

2012 vintage

I really have no idea what grape or blend is in this wine, but for $25, this is a fine wine. i would definitely buy again. In contradistinction to other comments on this wine, it is not on its last legs. I am not saying it needs 10 years, but if you have a few bottles, you have at least a couple of years to enjoy them.

2012 vintage

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2012 vintage

Unless I have misplaced a few bottles, this was my final bottle from a group of 18 that I bought. For the price that I paid, it was a solid wine. In the past, I have said that it seems to be a hypothetical blend of Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Gamay. This bottle leaned much more towards the nose and tastes of an old world Pinot Noir, than the other grape types.

2012 vintage

Soft, gentle, pinot like on the nose with a sweetness. 88 pts.

2012 vintage

Having gone thru quite a few of these, I think this is fading, lower acid showing and getting a bit flabby in comparison to earlier bottles, I prefer a bit of zip and this didn't have it. Will need to purchase more current vintages as this is a wine I really enjoy

2012 vintage

Has gained a bit of weight and seriousness--still lively and a pleasure to drink.

2012 vintage

Part of a Barolo tasting with my wine group, opened, but not decanted for at least 45 minutes before pouring. Since this is sometimes called a "baby Barolo" I put it in this tasting. I've gone back and forth on this wine. Last night I really enjoyed it. The A/C in the restaurant was having trouble keeping up with the NYC heat and humidity and this was a very refreshing wine. Light, acidic and a medium short finish.

2012 vintage

Not flawed but to late. Two years ago a whole different story.

2012 vintage

Definitely too early. Popped this bottle on accident

2010 vintage

Denna överparfymerade, lättkroppade styggelse passar inte heller till inlagd sill...

2010 vintage

Brownbag in Göteborg by Finewines.se (Göteborgs Vinkällare) : I really don't like this wine. Awful, terrible! To my sensory system, it's getting worse with each encounter... Ruché is a never-again-grape for me. Bergamot overdose. Foul roses overdose. Terrible! I have nightmares... If you like bergamot, than this may well be great for your taste. The wine is well concentrated and intense, albeit light. But it's rather bergamotty...

2010 vintage

¤FW - Intense on the nose. Lots of pepper, earl grey, perfume, flowers, lavender and synthetic cherries. Medium to light bodied, with some good concentration and a grapefruit like bitter finish, almost campary-like. One of these wines that I can't deny its quality, but i just can't stomach the aroma character.

2010 vintage

Just like Lilja says, I can't deny the quality but I just can't like a wine that is bitter and smells like Earl Gray tea (bergamot).

2010 vintage

not quite as hedonistic astheir grignolino, but still excellent. so luscious, smooth fruit, nice deep background notes and floral lift. great stuff.

2010 vintage

Nose: violets Palette: initially light and sweet, then warm sweet cherry explode on the tongue with a long soft tannic finish.

2010 vintage

Not crazy about this. nose isn't my favorite, but it drinks well. good for something totally off the run when you are in the mood for that.

2010 vintage

A wine of two halves - Wonderful, quite unusual on the nose - cherry and blossom, red fruits, sweeties, hint of sandalwood and cloves. Promises a fine experience and yet... and yet, mean in the mouth. Acidity and lack of body whacks it out of kilter, almost astringent. Like sucking on a joss-stick. But what a perfume...

2010 vintage

delicate colors, scents intriguing, a good softness. A wine of great depth and charm, enveloping and generous. Somehow unbalanced acidity and too young. Cannot undestand 99points given by some wine guides. At MM and MC's

2010 vintage

The longer it is decanted the more flowery it becomes. Liked it better right out of the bottle. Enjoyable.

2010 vintage

An unusual wine from not quite a positive aspect. Almost very good from an objective quality POV. Beautiful red color. L-sized nose of roses-roses-roses, litchi and amaretto. In the mouth it is a wine of M+ acids small tannins and M- body. Gives a very young impression with a taste profile that reflects the nose. We found it overly perfumed and four people couldn't even finish half the bottle. VERY unusual for THIS gang. I'm sure there are fans of …

2010 vintage

Not as crazy about his as I was previously

2010 vintage

Bought this on recommendation that it was good with sushi.....and it is. Very interesting nose. Bright red fruit and boysenberry, maybe some candied cherry. Wonder how this ages.

2010 vintage

Translucent garnet. Yes, it's young, and yes - it's not all that concentrated. Fruit-forward and VERY peppery, it still works fairly well. Very easy to drink for likers of "New World" wines who are in the mood for a nice, simple glass of wine.

2010 vintage

Too lacking in concentration and acidity to be more impressive standing on its own. Personally, there's a little too much 'Strawberry' on the nose and palate. For a light, sweet wine to accompany spicy food, would work fairly well.

2010 vintage

A bit sweet, then settled nicely. Earth and roses.

2010 vintage

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