Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato

Tenuta Montemagno Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG 2015.

This is my first time to try the varietal called Ruche.
Ruche comes from Piemonte, was once a rare, obscure red variety.
It's said to have similar characteristics with Nebbiolo.
Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG has at least 90% Ruche grape.
The rest can be Barbera and/or Brachetto.
No minimum aging requirement.

Light in color. Floral like pink rose. Cherry, rosemary, thyme.
Tannin is on the higher side, but not aggressive.
Alcohol is 14.5%, but so balanced that didn't feel that high.
Very easy to drink, and good food wine.

It went great with sheep's milk cheddar cheese.