# L'Inizio (La Mondianese)

> Red, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Riserva by [La Mondianese](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-mondianese.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ruche-di-castagnole-monferrato-l-inizio).

- **Producer:** La Mondianese
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Ruchè 100%
- **Production area:** Estate-owned vineyards around the winery, Montemagno Monferrato
- **Soil:** Marine sedimentary origin, calcareous with silty loam texture
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked in crates in September
- **Vineyard planting:** 5000 vines per hectare, espalier with Guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Steel at controlled temperature; 12 to 14 months in French oak barriques to become Riserva, then blended in steel before bottling
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The Ruchè Riserva, aged 12 to 14 months in French barriques.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red. Broad and harmonious, flowers and jam, rich spicy notes recalling incense. Warm, slightly tannic, low acidity, long finish of almond and liquorice. 14-15.5% vol.

## Food pairings

Hot starters and elaborate first courses; red meat, fondue, medium-aged cheeses, well-aged Robiola d'Alba and Roccaverano