David Kwon

9.2

Wine is deep garnet. Smells like violet, decomposed bramble and slate. Immense aroma. Overwhelming. On the palate violet, cherry and strawberry. Elegant hermes leather and a touch of wet slate. Quite delicious. It wants to be a refined Sangiovese but it's more than that. Quite nice. — 4 years ago

Ryan GJ

8.9

Menthol like effervescence, herbs, wax, leather and cherry nose. Same on pallet with black dried fruit, Dark malt and cedar. Refreshing acidity and medium tannin integrate it all. Lighter medium body but long finish. — 6 years ago

John Hindle

9.2

Well balanced acidity with smooth finish. — 8 years ago

Jason Cutrer

9.0

Solid Italian win enjoyed in Asti, Italy — 8 years ago

Frank Rotello

9.1

Dried berry fruit, lightly tart. Pleasantly light bodied. Smooth tannins and noticeable 14 ABV — 8 years ago

Robert Agans

9.0

Very good. Even better after letting it sit for a bit. Paired with apple cider vinegar braised pork chops, grilled asparagus, tomato & mozzarella salad — 9 years ago

Emily & Alessio Valle

9.1

It responds well to the definition of this wine: medium bodied with a light aromatic accent. This one adds a distinctive flowery flavor, with a presence of rose and a little violet. — 9 years ago

M S

9.0

Floral notes with a funky finish. — 5 years ago

Nick Azrack

9.1

I really liked this, quite a surprise! — 6 years ago

with Erin

Byron Fuller

8.9

Something different. Bit hot and very foursquare, but not trying to be anything else. Ideal for a ragout. — 7 years ago

Arild Høgås

9.5

Floral, raspberry, dry at first — 8 years ago

Rich Evans

9.0

Lovely, light but packs a punch. — 8 years ago

ESF

9.0

Pleasant surprise - never heard of this wine which is apparently a kitchen sink Piedmont blend but it works oh so well - gorgeous purity of red (cherry) & darker fruit, rich ripe concentrated w/caressing tannins with some spice & lifted floral notes and decent enough acidity to tie it all together on the palate and thru finish. Absolutely Fantastic — 9 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.3

If you love Italian wines or, going further, Piemonte, you owe it to yourself to try this wine, made of the rare Ruché grape (100 ha planted as of 2010 according to the Oxford Companion). It is rather beguiling, and despite its bitter finish and tannic undergirding, reveals its charms easily. An opaque nebbiolo garnet colour. Immediate burst of citrus on the front palate. Nose of spices and leather. Bracing acidity, long tannic finish. Utterly fascinating. — 9 years ago

with Alsu

Phil Kessling

9.0

Love the story: vineyard of the parish priest in Piedmont. Forced to sell by the Catholic Church.
Beautiful note, reminds me a little of Nebbiolo: perfume, recipe red fruit, just wants you to put your nose in the glass. Little heavier on the palate with noticeable acidity and some tannins. — 6 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.0

A bright, fun + festive wine from one of Piemonte’s unicorn varieties, made in an unexpectedly elegant style. Smells like cinnamon + berries. Tastes like Nebbiolo on spring break. Drinks like silk. — 6 years ago

Gary Grose

9.1

Wow. Fun, fun fun. Both the bottle and the wine. Really screwed with the drawer settings on my wine fridge though. Cherry and currants but enough tannins to stand up to Ragu or a piece of meat. — 8 years ago

Robert Lim

9.2

Medicinal and savory, opening up to an almost Burgundian prettiness about two hours in. It didn’t last, but altogether fascinating (if not consistently pleasurable). — 8 years ago

Sylvain Rovera

9.2

2015 vintage. Fantastic. — 8 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

Found at Cucina Enoteca in Del Mar - San Diego County by the glass and at the other locations of this Restaurant group. Well not a 10 but for the money a solid 9. 🌹 roses, violets, cherry and Earl Grey tea. Ruche is a rare Italian grape from Piedmont often you get a shit wine from this very small appellation - this one is good. — 9 years ago