Scarpa Rouchet Monferrato Rosso DOC 2019
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
Grape Variety: 100% Ruchè
Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%
Viticulture: Organic Farming
Climate: Dry and sunny climate, caressed by the winds from Liguria
Terroir: Produced with grapes coming from the estate Poderi Bricchi located in Castel Rocchero. The vineyards range from 350 to more than 400 meters above sea level and are mostly facing South-West, soil composition of clay with low percentages of sand
Ageing: Aged for 12 months in stainless steel tanks followed by an additional 12 months in the bottle
Color: Bright and intense ruby red
Nose: Aromatic with notes of iris, camomile, cloves and spices
Palate: Enveloping palate with a prevalence of spicy notes. Ideal when paired with red meat dishes or aged / blue cheeses
About the Winery:
The Scarpa winery, founded in 1854 at the behest of the Venetian migrant Antonio Scarpa, covers part of the history of wine-growing Piedmont, in particular of Monferrato. The long fil rouge of the company, however, is linked to a production philosophy rather than to its territory, thanks to the intervention of Mario Pesce, a winemaker from Nizza.
At Scarpa, red wine is the king, born in the footsteps of the ancient knowledge of Burgundy. Trained in Burgundy, Mario began his viticultural journey by honing his craft in important fundamentals such as low production yields, long macerations and fermentations, refinements in large wooden barrels and the art of long bottle ageing. And this was naturally translated into his work in Monferrato.
The modern Scarpa winery is credited to Mario who transformed a small wine cellar and converted it into a world-renowned winery with state-of-the-art facilities. Respect for the land, relentless pursuit of quality, and patient bottle ageing make Scarpa what it is today.
