{"product_id":"luca-ferraris-ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-opera-prima-2017","title":"Luca Ferraris – Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato OPERA PRIMA 2017","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Ferraris – Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato OPERA PRIMA 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Ferraris OPERA PRIMA 2017 is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflagship expression of Ruchè\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a rare indigenous grape from Castagnole Monferrato in Piedmont, produced from carefully selected fruit from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBricco della Gioia vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Conceived as a wine capable of serious ageing, OPERA PRIMA deliberately takes Ruchè well beyond its usual light, floral style, combining the variety’s natural aromatic character with greater concentration, structure and depth. The 2017 was an unusually concentrated vintage, with reduced yields following spring frost and a hot summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep ruby colour with garnet and cardinal-red reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an unusually complex bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe red berries, blackberry, dried plum and cherry in liqueur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, intertwined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erose petals, violet, liquorice, sweet tobacco, mint and fine spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, warm and full-bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with impressive concentration, vibrant underlying freshness and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirm yet remarkably elegant tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dark fruit and balsamic notes are complemented by subtle vanilla, spice and tobacco from the oak, while the finish is long, powerful and savoury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 underwent extended skin contact and fermentation, followed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 months of maturation in 500-litre French-oak tonneaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a further minimum of six months in bottle. The relatively large-format oak is used to soften and integrate the tannins without overwhelming Ruchè’s distinctive floral and aromatic personality. At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16% alcohol and only 0.79 g\/L residual sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a genuinely dry, powerful wine rather than a sweet or semi-sweet interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPERA PRIMA 2017 is therefore an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextraordinary and highly individual Piedmontese red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, closer in ambition and structure to a serious aged red than to the typically fragrant, lighter style associated with Ruchè. Now approaching a decade from vintage, it should be developing fascinating tertiary notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried flowers, tobacco, leather, balsamic herbs and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while its concentration and tannic structure suggest further ageing potential. Particularly compelling with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etruffles, game, braised and roasted meats, and medium- to long-aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luca Ferraris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont\/Monferrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruchè\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Luca Ferraris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815968792849,"sku":"H8273-36","price":55.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/B87C6B83-C018-4BEB-A6CE-8F7C1DE1265E.png?v=1785420891","url":"https:\/\/www.wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/luca-ferraris-ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-opera-prima-2017","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}