La Mondianese Ruché Di Castagnole Monferrato 2013

(Pronounced roo-kay) A relatively scarce grape, grown only in the hills to the north-west of Asti. Soft, velvety wine with a lingering palate of plums and black peppers. Highly approachable, it tends to be a sure-fire hit with Merlot lovers. Does very well with spicy dishes. As far as the farm can ascertain, this is the only single-cultivar bottling of Ruche in the world!