Tasting Notes: The Crotin Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato offers a remarkably aromatic profile that jumps from the glass with signature notes of dried rose petals and violets, intermingled with fresh red fruit like tart cherries and raspberries, and an underlying earthy spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and elegant, yet possesses a surprising structure defined by vibrant acidity and chiseled tannins. The absence of oak aging allows the intrinsic, delicate, and herbaceous character of this rare Ruchè grape to shine through in a fresh, complex, and intensely perfumed finish.
Estate History: Crotin, whose name translates to "little cellar" in the local dialect, is an organic winery currently managed by three brothers of Calabrian origin in the heart of Piedmont's Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato appellation. The estate is rooted in deep local tradition, utilizing historic cellars hand-carved into the tuff stone hillsides. Since taking the reins, the brothers have committed the vineyards to certified organic practices, which they achieved in 2018, focusing on cultivating the indigenous Ruchè grape and expressing the authentic, unadulterated terroir of this specific, rare growing region.
