{"product_id":"monterustico-piemonte-rosso","title":"Monterustico Piedmont Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Monterustico Langhe Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lively and elegant red wine from Piemonte, made from local grapes. The aroma reveals wild strawberries, cherries, rose petals, orange zest, and rhubarb, complemented by sweet spices and a subtle smoky touch. On the palate, the wine is juicy and fruity, with refreshing acidity, beautiful roundness, and silky tannins. A surprisingly versatile Piemonte Rosso with both freshness and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonterustico Langhe Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e is very versatile due to its refreshing acidity and soft tannins. Delicious with pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, risotto, grilled chicken, pork, mushrooms, and Italian cured meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is a project of G.D. Vajra, the renowned family behind famous Barolo wines, who aim to revitalize a historic and partially abandoned wine region around Dogliani with Monterustico (rustic mountain).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from Farigliano and its surroundings, on the right bank of the Tanaro river. The proximity of the river provides a moderate microclimate, while cool Alpine winds provide cooling. This helps the grapes ripen gradually and retain their freshness and aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located on soils that were once part of an ancient seabed, about 15 million years ago. The subsoil consists of clay, marl, and calcareous sediments. This partly explains the combination of fruit, freshness, and minerality in Monterustico wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend always consists of Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo, but the proportions can vary per vintage. The winemakers adjust the blend to best express the character of each vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldo Vajra of the eponymous \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vajra\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eVajra winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e has always been a bit rebellious. And it's a good thing, because this trait has led to this magnificent winery with its authentic wines. The story begins when Aldo, at the age of fifteen, is pulled off the streets by his father during a demonstration in Turin and sent to his grandparents' farm. Aldo spends a lot of time in the vineyards that summer, where his interest in winemaking is piqued. He joins Suole e Salute, an organization for organic wines in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/italie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e At just 18, he makes his first organic wines in Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMonterustico Piemonte Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e was the very first wine made on the Monterustico estate. From the beginning, the wine was intended as an honest and characterful introduction to the rural wine tradition of Farigliano. The blend has since been refined, but Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo still form the basis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944373064005,"sku":"C78631","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/6f0367ae69aa1c4f34d5fb45b973a0101d07fd2d.jpg?v=1787299993","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/monterustico-piemonte-rosso","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}