Ruschi Noceti
The Fattoria Ruschi Noceti was born in 1978 in Pontremoli under the ownership of Francesco, Carlo and Maria Luisa, descendants of the two families, the Ruschi and Noceti both natives of the region of Lunigiana who had lived there since medieval times. This little patch of vines has always represented very closely the viticultural history of this little known wine region of Tuscany. The 5 hecytares of vines are planted on terraces with a south/south-east exposition and a clay soil with a large % of rocks and a solid bedrock. The stony soils are well draining and the vines go deep to the bedrock where they find a constant water source and a variety of minerals. The superb ‘Terroir’ is planted with a number of rare ‘autoctonous’ varieties found only in the region of Lunigiana. In 1994 the estate created the ‘Vigneto Collezione’ in collaboartion with the University of Pisa. This was a study into the conservation of the rare grapes of the region, including Pollera, Marinello, Monfrà, Merlarola, Durella and Luadga. Ruschi Noceti has been pivotal in the preservation of these grapes and also in the development of high quality wine is Lunigiana. Ruschi Noceti represent history and tradition in everything they do and the wines reflect their philosophy, they are unique, characterful, flawed and immensely charming. For lovers of all things Tuscan, these are must try wines.
The wines
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"Otto Ottobre" Val di Magra IGT – 2016
White Mainly Durella with other local grape varieties • Vines Age from 25 to 50 years • South/South-West Exposure • Clayey Soil • Altitude 300 mt asl • 72 hours of cryomaceration in order to allow the development of more aromatic compounds • Long lasting fermentation at 14°C and kept on its lees for about 40 days with daily battonages • 8 months of bottle fining before the release -
"La Costa" Póllera Val di Magra IGT – 2008
Red Mainly Pollera and some other indigenous grape varieties • Vines Age from 25 to 50 years • South/South-West Exposure • Clayey Soil • Altitude 300 mt asl • Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and it lasts at least 10 days • 50% of the wine is aged into tonneaux and 50% is aged in stainless steel vats at least 18 months • At least 12 months of bottle fining -
Póllera Val di Magra IGT – 2012
Red 100% Pollera • Vines Age from 25 to 50 years • South/South-West Exposure • Clayey Soil • Altitude 350 mt asl • Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and it lasts at least 10 days • 50% of the wine is aged into tonneaux and 50% is aged in stainless steel vats at least 18 months • At least 12 months of bottle fining
