Ruchè is one of Piedmont's great hidden treasures — an aromatic red grape grown almost exclusively in a tiny pocket around Castagnole Monferrato. Gianni Doglia is among its leading producers, farming sustainably from a small 10-hectare family estate. The grape is striking from the first sniff: rose petals, raspberry, cardamom, a peppery lift that's hard to pin to any other variety. But the palate is the surprise — dry, medium-bodied, with light but firm tannins and refreshing acidity. Stainless steel fermentation preserves that aromatic explosion. If you've never tried Ruchè, start here.