# Pro Nobis (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-pro-nobis).

- **Producer:** Cantine Sant'Agata
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Ruchè 100%
- **Production area:** The oldest, best-exposed Ruchè vineyard, with a careful grape selection at harvest
- **Vinification:** Very ripe, aromatic must. After fermentation the wine stays in contact with the skins for a long time, then ages two years in large oak casks before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 10 years and over
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Ruchè Riserva selected from the oldest and best-exposed vineyard, 14.5% abv, aged two years in large oak casks. First made with the 2000 harvest, in homage to Don Giacomo Cauda.

## Tasting notes

Engaging aromatic persistence; a delicate bouquet, aroma and finish that reinforce each other.

## Food pairings

Game, or farmyard birds braised in the same wine; also unusual pairings with Asian cuisine, in particular Indian and Thai.