{"product_id":"ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-aldo-marengo-1991","title":"Collina di S. Eufemia Castagnole Monferrato Aldo Marengo 1991","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1991 red wine is produced by the agricultural estate Aldo Marengo, a family of vine growers with roots dating back to 1535. The wine is crafted from the rare Piedmontese Ruché grape, sourced directly from the Collina di S. Eufemia vineyard. It was bottled at the origin following the classic traditions of the Asti area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is located in Castagnole Monferrato, an appellation situated in the Monferrato hills within the Asti province of Piedmont in northwestern Italy. Piedmont is globally recognized for its small, passion-driven, family-run wineries and a profound focus on terroir. The landscape here is characterized by dramatic, steep hills, often enveloped in thick autumn fog that protects the grapes and ensures a steady ripening period. In Castagnole Monferrato, the vineyards are typically planted at altitudes ranging from 120 to 400 meters above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe area is inextricably linked to the Ruché grape, which is almost exclusively cultivated in this specific part of Piedmont. The continental climate, featuring warm summers and cool nights, combines with soils composed predominantly of calcareous clay, limestone, and silt to create the ideal growing conditions for this rare variety. Historically close to disappearing, Ruché was revived by local efforts in the latter half of the 20th century. Wines from this area achieved official Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status in 1987, a classification this 1991 vintage carries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aldo Marengo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57782488006982,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1857_97f82f5f-9c8a-435f-976b-80509a83faf3.jpg?v=1793794987","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-aldo-marengo-1991","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}