Red

Rus

By Casalone, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Casalone Rus

A Monferrato Rosso DOC blend of Barbera, Merlot and Pinot Nero, each variety vinified and aged separately in oak casks for about 15 months before blending.

Tasting notes

Intense, deep ruby red color. Rich and intense, persistent nose with well defined notes of black fruit, spices and aromatic herbs. Intense, full and structured palate, with present but well polished tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Monferrato Rosso DOC
Grape
Barbera, Merlot, Pinot Nero
Production area
Bricchi Santa Maria e San Benedetto
Vineyard planting
Guyot pruning with reduced buds per vine, cover cropping and cluster thinning at veraison
Vinification
The three varieties are vinified separately, with gentle crushing and destemming, maceration for about 12 days, malolactic fermentation in oak casks. Each wine is aged separately in oak casks for about 15 months, then blended one month before bottling. Also available in magnum format.
Serving temperature
18-20 C

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