# Genesi (Cantine Sant'Agata)

> Red, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva DOCG by [Cantine Sant'Agata](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantine-sant-agata.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantine-sant-agata-genesi).

- **Producer:** Cantine Sant'Agata
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Ruchè 100%
- **Harvest:** Grapes dried about 3 weeks in small crates, until the end of the harvest
- **Vinification:** Grapes are picked into small crates stacked on pallets in well-ventilated areas, where they dry in the autumn breezes. Destemmed by hand and softly crushed. Fermentation on the skins for 18 to 20 days at 22-24°C with daily pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation takes place during ageing, at least 36 months in barriques and tonneaux. At least six months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 10 years and over. Sold more than four years after harvest. Champagnotta bottle
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A rare Riserva of dried Ruchè grapes, 14.5% abv, aged at least three years in oak and released more than four years after the harvest.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with garnet shades. Delicate bouquet with oriental spices such as cumin, cardamom and pepper. Warm on the palate, exceptionally balanced and soft, with long aromatic persistence.

## Food pairings

Grilled or roast meat, game and farmyard birds; also chocolate-based desserts.