La Miraja Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy 2023 Salads star anise and tapenade over

star anise and tapenade over a core of prunes

This is an impressive wine from one of the Margaux properties owned by the Lurton family

This bottle is about black cherry

Dollops of Cabernet Franc and Malbec round out the blend

From lower elevation in the vineyard

La Miraja Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy 2023 Salads star anise and tapenade overOn the nose the Ruch di Castagnole Monferrato is a very expressive red that bursts with white pepper and floral overtones. One the palate you will find crushed wild berries, strawberries, blackberries and hints of fennel. Medium to light bodied, this nimble red is perfect for vegetarian dishes, honey roasted carrots, grilled zucchini or Eggplant alla Norma.