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Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piemonte) at a glance: 2 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· September 2026
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Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionPiemonteProvinceAsti
Wine typesRuchè di Castagnole Monferrato, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield9 t/haMaximum wine yield63 hl/ha
Minimum planting density4,000 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength12.5% vol
Ageing24 monthsMinimum ageing in wood12 months
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ParameterRuchè di Castagnole MonferratoRuchè di Castagnole Monferrato RiservaΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesRuchè 90–100%Ruchè 90–100%—
Maximum grape yield9 t/ha9 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield63 hl/ha63 hl/ha0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density4,000 vines/ha4,000 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing—24 months—
Minimum ageing in wood—12 months—
Minimum alcoholic strength12.5% vol12.5% vol0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity4 g/l4 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract21 g/l21 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumption———
ARuchè di Castagnole MonferratoBRuchè di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
ARuchè 90–100%
BRuchè 90–100%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A9 t/ha
B9 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A63 hl/ha
B63 hl/ha
Δ vs A0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density
A4,000 vines/ha
B4,000 vines/ha
Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing
A—
B24 months
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B12 months
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A12.5% vol
B12.5% vol
Δ vs A0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity
A4 g/l
B4 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A21 g/l
B21 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumption
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
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Common questions

How long must Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato be aged?

For the Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva wine type, the specification records at least 24 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato
Grape compositionRuchè 90–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type9 t/ha4,000 vines/ha11.5%Giacitura esclusivamente collinare; esclusi fondovalle, terreni umidi o insufficientemente soleggiati; per nuovi impianti esclusa esposizione nord.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haPratiche previste dal disciplinare.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino con leggeri riflessi violacei talvolta anche tendenti all’aranciato12.5% vol4 g/l21 g/l
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva
Grape compositionRuchè 90–100%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type9 t/ha4,000 vines/ha11.5%Giacitura esclusivamente collinare; esclusi fondovalle, terreni umidi o insufficientemente soleggiati; per nuovi impianti esclusa esposizione nord.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%63 hl/haInvecchiamento obbligatorio per la Riserva.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing24 months12 months—
Minimum total 24 months: 12 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino tendente all’aranciato12.5% vol4 g/l21 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Ruchè di Castagnole MonferratoDOCG disciplinare di produzioneOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve 1. La zona di produzione dei vini a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Ga rantita di cui all’art.1comprende l’intero territorio dei seguenti comuni in provincia di Asti: Castagnole Monferrato, Grana, Montemagno, Portacomaro, Refrancore, Scurzolengo e Viarigi.

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato