Crotin Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG ‘Monterosso’ 2022 animale 30% whole bunches with 70%

30% whole bunches with 70% destemmed Pinot Grigio grapes undergo wild yeast fermentation in an open-top fermenter

145 bottles have been made of it and in its vinification large barrels and 1

carmel and butter scotch

then lids are put on the ferments and held on skins for a further 4 weeks to build tannin structure

A poised Rosé of pale salmon hues with a fine

Crotin Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG ‘Monterosso’ 2022 animale 30% whole bunches with 70%Ruche is a marvelous, if little known, native variety from a tiny DOC surrounding 7 villages just outside Asti. 'Monterosso' is captivatingly aromatic rose petal, mulberry and tobacco. Palate wise it is juicy, weightless and unique. With fruit character atypical for Piedmont this is a wine lover's treasure. Made without the use of oak.