{"product_id":"luca-ferraris-ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-sant-eufemia-2017","title":"Luca Ferraris – Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato SANT'EUFEMIA 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% off (UP: 35$) - Light body, super nice Ruche!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Ferraris – Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato SANT’EUFEMIA 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Ferraris SANT’EUFEMIA 2017 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinctive single-site expression of Ruchè from Castagnole Monferrato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Ruchè\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and named after the Sant’Eufemia vineyard area. It represents the more elegant and approachable side of Ferraris’ Ruchè portfolio, combining the variety’s naturally exotic floral perfume with the freshness and savoury character of the Monferrato hills. Ruchè is one of Piedmont’s rare indigenous varieties, rescued from near-obscurity in the 1960s through the work of Don Giacomo Cauda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 offers an exceptionally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efragrant bouquet of ripe cherry, wild berries and rose petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet, garrigue, dried herbs and subtle spicy nuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, medium-bodied and remarkably fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with juicy red fruit giving way to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried cherry, gentle balsamic notes and a savoury finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Moderate acidity and fine tannins provide structure without making the wine austere, while the relatively light body gives it an almost Pinot Noir-like elegance. A contemporary tasting of the 2017 particularly noted its combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry and garrigue aromatics, fresh acidity, balanced tannins and elegant drinkability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Ferraris’ more ambitious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpera Prima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is designed for long ageing and receives extended maturation in French oak, SANT’EUFEMIA is intended to preserve the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurity, perfume and natural freshness of Ruchè\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The wine is matured primarily in stainless steel, followed by several months of bottle refinement, allowing the intensely aromatic grape to remain at the centre of the wine rather than being dominated by oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow approaching a decade from vintage, the 2017 is at a particularly attractive point, with its youthful fruit beginning to develop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried-flower, herbal and savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while retaining the vibrant character that defines Ruchè. It is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelegant, highly individual Piedmontese red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly well suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eherb-infused pasta, antipasti, poultry, pork, roasted vegetables, light game and moderately 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 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Luca Ferraris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815968661777,"sku":"G2886-40","price":31.5,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/4D86E444-8C8A-4DAB-83B0-D89FC53A1E0C.png?v=1785421116","url":"https:\/\/www.wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/luca-ferraris-ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-sant-eufemia-2017","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}