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RUCHÉ DI CASTAGNOLE MONFERRATO, DOC, 2008
  La Mondianese

LA MONDIANESE

In the heart of Piemont lies this well appointed 6-acre winery, surrounded by vineyards made up of some of the best growing areas in Piedmont.  La Mondianese is located in the province of Asti in the hilly area of Montemagno, loosely translated as (“big hill”) and Castagnole Monferrato.

Tasting notes: Medium-bodied, clean and fresh, it suggests roses, dark red berry fruit and hints of black pepper.

Region: Piedmont
ClassificationRuche' di Castagnole Monferrato DOC
Area of Production: Castagnole Monferrato and Montemagno
Grape Variety: 100% Ruche
Soil: Clayey, Calcerous
Average Age of Vines:5 years
Trellising System:  Guyot
Production per Acre: 2.37  tons
Vinification Technique: Stainless Steel
Maturation:  Stainless steel then 5 months in barriques of 3+ years old.
Total Acidity: 5.70 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2.20g/l
PH: 3.49
Alcohol: 14.00%
Total Cases Produced: 500