Azienda Agricola Runchét
Business Hours
2:00 PM → 6:00 PM
Closing Day
Holidays
The Runchét farm was founded in 2012 in Treiso, on the UNESCO hills, by Andrea Danusso and Beatrice Bongiovanni.
It is SQNPI certified, a ministerial hallmark for Sustainable Quality, and is therefore able to ensure the cultivation of products—in this case, grapes—according to agronomic techniques that respect the environment and human health.
After years of experience in both major local wineries and agricultural and viticultural production centers abroad (Australia, Chile, New Zealand), the young Piedmontese couple realized their dream of producing a range of wines according to their personal interpretation of making wine as it used to be made.
The philosophy is therefore to make tradition contemporary, thanks to the use of modern techniques and the knowledge and skills acquired through experience.
The wines produced are the classics of the Langhe, including the important Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG: Barbera d’Alba DOC, Langhe DOC Chardonnay, Moscato d’Asti DOCG, and Langhe DOC Nebbiolo.
Our project, our dream, our wine
A dream with ancient origins
The farmhouse where the winery stands, known as Cascina Ronchetti, already existed at the beginning of the 20th century and is owned by Domenico, a former grape merchant and Beatrice’s father, who was a supporter and important help in the realization of the Runchèt project.
Beatrice welcomes visiting guests and is in charge of the guided tasting
Andrea working among the rows during the manual harvest
Domenico, Beatrice’s father, is an important pillar because of his advice and experience
The Wines
Wines produced by one of the smallest wineries in the Langhe
Andrea and Beatrice offer the most important wines of the Langhe.
The Barolo DOCG, aged in 225-liter French oak barriques for 40 months, needs no introduction; ruby red in color with garnet highlights, it pairs well with important dishes, red meats and game.
Barbera d’Alba and Langhe Nebbiolo complete the DOCs made from red grapes and accompany aged cheeses, salami, first courses, red meat main courses, roasts and game.
Among the DOCs made from white grapes are Langhe DOC Chardonnay, pleasantly savory, velvety and fruity, excellent with fish dishes and aperitifs, and Moscato DOCG.
This is a special wine that in Piedmontese culture is used with dessert at the end of a meal, especially hazelnut cake.
Beatrice and Andrea propose a variation instead: tasting it during aperitifs as an accompaniment to salami, blue cheeses, and green anchovies.
It is also ideal with lightly spiced and spicy Asian dishes.
A curiosity: the Chardonnay and Barbera wines are made from grapes harvested from vines over seventy years old.
2021 is the year of the Altalanga DOCG
From the vines planted in 2015 in Serravalle Langhe, a small village in Alta Langa with an elevation of 762 meters, comes Altalanga DOCG Riserva Achille, dedicated to Beatrice and Andrea’s eldest son.
This is a wine that expresses the sparkling wine tradition of this area of Piedmont and is made from cuvée, that is, a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay.
The result is a product with a straw-yellow color that is not too deep, with a fine, delicate and harmonious flavor that goes well with traditional Piedmontese dishes based on white truffles, fondue, vegetable flan and mixed fried foods.
Excellent with fish and perfect for aperitifs.
The Barbaresco DOCG
2018 sees the first production of Barbaresco DOCG Meruzzano of only 800 bottles: a red wine with garnet highlights and aged in 225-liter French oak barriques, following a slow 45/50-day maceration on the skins.
There is also the Meruzzano Riserva version, dedicated to Gregorio, Beatrice and Andrea’s second son.
The labeling of all bottles in the production is carried out through patient manual work.
Produced Wines
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Andrea, Beatrice Achille e Gregorio con sullo sfondo le colline delle Langhe
Named after the Meruzzano locality of the same name. The wine produced is complex, intense, herbaceous and spicy
Future generations: Achilles and Gregory, the daughters of Beatrice and Andrew
Experiences
Andrea, an agrotechnician, and Beatrice welcome guests, leading tours and tastings
Reservations are always appreciated and help us provide a better welcome; small groups are preferred. Children are always welcome!
When visiting Andrea and Beatrice’s winery, you can breathe in a family atmosphere, and it won’t be difficult for the little ones to make friends with the couple’s children.
Learning about the natural environment and the biodiversity that populates the vineyard also represents an important educational aspect.
The tastings
As a rule, two tastings take place, one in the morning at 10:00 AM and one in the afternoon at 3:00 PM.
Depending on attendance, small groups may be merged, but always in appropriate numbers to ensure the best possible tasting experience.
English language is available upon request.
A walk in the vineyard
It is possible to request in advance a panoramic walk through the Moscato and Nebbiolo rows adjacent to the winery, where the company and the territory are introduced.
Clothing and comfortable shoes suitable for dirt road are necessary.
Types of tasting
Our whites → €15.00/person
Langhe DOC Chardonnay, Altalanga DOCG Riserva Achille, Moscato d’Asti DOCG.
Our reds → €20.00/person
Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo, Barbaresco DOCG Meruzzano, Barolo DOCG.
Full tasting → €30.00/person
Langhe DOC Chardonnay, Altalanga DOCG Riserva Achille
Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo, Barbaresco Meruzzano DOCG, Barolo DOCG.
Tastings include: vineyard walk (on request), winery visit and samples of local specialties: cheeses and salami accompanied by bread and breadsticks.
Groups
Experience Duration
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Leading younger guests to discover the vineyard and biodiversity is an important aspect for Beatrice and Andrea
Andrea, together with Beatrice, leads guests on a tour of the winery and leads the tasting
This is the most eagerly awaited moment of the visit and different tasting routes are proposed according to interest
Winemaking
The tour continues in the winemaking room, which houses a small barrel cellar for aging red wines
Winemaking takes place in the most natural way possible, without the use of yeasts.
We follow traditional methods of winemaking, respecting the natural process of the wine while incorporating modern processing methods.
To encourage fermentation and the stabilization of the wines, the winery doors are opened.
During the winery tour, it is possible to taste directly from the tank or barrique: this step allows the visitor to understand the evolution of the product before the final tasting.
The treatments in the vineyard to maintain the health of the vines are targeted and limited according to a very simple and direct philosophy: respect for nature, the land, and the environment.
The Rocche dei Sette Fratelli
In the company you will meet the producers directly
The red perforated crates arranged in rows at the foot of the vineyard represent one of the symbols of the grape harvest
The visit includes a walk through the rows
Prices & Services
Buy directly from the producer
Production wines
- Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- Barbaresco DOCG Meruzzano Riserva Gregorio
- Altalanga DOCG Riserva
Wines can be shipped to your chosen destination.
The tasting
Three types of tasting available
Our whites → €15.00/person
Our reds → €20.00/person
Full tasting → €30.00/person
Tastings include: vineyard walk, winery visit and samples of local specialties: cheeses and salami. Accompanied by bread and breadsticks.
Services
Accepted Payments
Azienda Agricola
Runchét
Wine Producer in Treiso
Azienda Agricola
Runchét
Wine Producer in Treiso
Azienda Agricola Runchét
Business Hours
2:00 PM → 6:00 PM