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What is ruché? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The French term for the long shoots of a grapevine that hang over the top of the trellis

B. A rare wine grape variety from Italy

C. The Italian term for the winemaking method of fermenting dried grapes along with fresh grapes to make a bold wine

D. A wine blend made from red grapes native to Switzerland

Ruché is a relatively rare but highly prized, aromatic red wine grape variety native to Piedmont, Italy. Once nearly extinct, the variety is said to have been saved by a local parish priest who planted it and promoted it as a signature grape of the region. It has aromas and flavors evocative of spices, violets, roses, cinnamon, and red berries.

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