Meza Wine Club - August 2026
Enthusiast Red / White
Wine 1: Crotin Ruche' di Castagnole Moferrato
Medium bodied with aromas of rose petal, mulberry and tobacco. Ruche is not as racy as the region’s other reds, but it’s still fresh and energetic with a good tannin structure. Wine Enthusiast: While Ruchè’s deeper history is dependent on storytelling from generation to generation, DNA analysis confirms its roots as a crossing of Croatina, a tannic and rustic black grape, and the near-extinct, Muscat-tasting white grape Malvasia Aromatica di Parma, which likely contributes to Ruchè’s aromatic qualities. Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato was designated a DOCG in 2010. The region is a UNESCO-recognized site producing one million bottles from seven small municipalities in the Monferrato: Castagnole Monferrato, Scurzolengo, Grana, Montemagno, Portacomaro, Refrancore and Viarigi.
Wine 2: Filadoro Greco di Tufo
Filadoro Greco di Tufo is a crisp, elegant white wine from Campania, Italy, made entirely from the Greco grape, known for its vibrant acidity, mineral notes, and complex flavor profile.
Filadoro Greco di Tufo is produced in the Campania region of Southern Italy, specifically in the hills of theil Sabato River Valley between Santa Paolina and Montefusco. It is made from 100% Greco grapes, a native varietal with ancient origins, believed to have been introduced to Campania by the Pelasgians from Greece. The name "Tufo" refers to the volcanic tuff soils of the area, which contribute to the wine’s distinctive mineral character.