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Casa Brina
Family-owned—brothers Roberto, Giulio and Paulo Bava are renowned as the producers of Cocchi—Casa Brina is located in Coccanato, an ancient village set amidst the rolling hills of the Monferrato Astigiano, northwest of Asti. The diminutive cellars beneath the farmhouse that lends Casa Brina its name are said to date to 1722. Production is necessarily small and highlights traditional local varieties, especially Barbera and Ruchè.
Casa Brina Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 2015
Italy ➜ Piemonte ➜ Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG 12.0% ABV
12.0% ABV
Strikingly aromatic, with notes of rose petal, violet, black cherry and bitter almond, Casa Brina Ruchè di Castagnole Monferratto boasts a classic Piemontese structure and complexity, its firm tannins reminiscent of Nebbiolo (at a fraction of the price). With air, it takes on a gentle spice and rustic elegance. Approachable now, it should age well for more than a decade. Full details