# Il Ruvo (Castello di Gabiano)

> Red, Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC by [Castello di Gabiano](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/castello-di-gabiano.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/castello-di-gabiano-il-ruvo).

- **Producer:** Castello di Gabiano
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC
- **Grape:** Grignolino 100%
- **Vinification:** Made from Grignolino, an ancient native vine with small, compact berries; yield limited to 50 quintals per hectare with preventive thinning and sorting during the harvest, which is done exclusively by hand with close attention to ripeness.
- **Serving temperature:** 17 to 18 degrees C (or 13 degrees C as an aperitif)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A varietal Grignolino, an ancient native grape harvested entirely by hand; the estate calls its light garnet colour a valid alternative to rose or white wine.

## Tasting notes

Colour: garnet red with an almost orange rim. Bouquet: floral hints of slightly dried wild rose and blackberry, with spicy notes of clove, cinnamon and ground white pepper typical of Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese. Taste: fresh, savoury and warm, with the right, typical tannins.

## Food pairings

Mediterranean and Asian dishes based on fish and aromatic herbs.