Region: Poggio Murella, Grosseto, Maremma Toscana, Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese and/or indigenous Maremma red varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Raw and characterful. Wild cherry, dried herbs, iron, Mediterranean scrub, and a rustic, earthy finish with fine tannins and genuine soul. Garage wine in the very best sense of the word.
Pairing: Grilled sausages, wild boar, roasted vegetables, aged Pecorino, or a hearty Tuscan meal with no pretense.
Ranchelle "Roccolina" is produced by the owners of Ranchelle — Cantina Azienda Vitivinicola in Poggio Murella, a small village in the Grosseto hills of the Maremma in southern Tuscany. Described by those who know it as a "garage-style" operation of "excellent quality" making "wines for daring palates," Ranchelle is the kind of tiny, uncompromising natural wine producer that defines the spirit of discovery in the Italian wine world. The Maremma is one of Tuscany's most rugged and exciting wine territories — historically wild and untamed, its Mediterranean soils and coastal breezes producing wines of distinct character and earthy intensity. "Roccolina" is made with the directness and conviction of small-scale artisan winemaking: organically farmed fruit, native yeast fermentation, and bottling without additions or filtration. A genuinely exciting find from a region and producer that deserve far more attention.
Region: Poggio Murella, Grosseto, Maremma Toscana, Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese and/or indigenous Maremma red varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Raw and characterful. Wild cherry, dried herbs, iron, Mediterranean scrub, and a rustic, earthy finish with fine tannins and genuine soul. Garage wine in the very best sense of the word.
Pairing: Grilled sausages, wild boar, roasted vegetables, aged Pecorino, or a hearty Tuscan meal with no pretense.
Ranchelle "Roccolina" is produced by the owners of Ranchelle — Cantina Azienda Vitivinicola in Poggio Murella, a small village in the Grosseto hills of the Maremma in southern Tuscany. Described by those who know it as a "garage-style" operation of "excellent quality" making "wines for daring palates," Ranchelle is the kind of tiny, uncompromising natural wine producer that defines the spirit of discovery in the Italian wine world. The Maremma is one of Tuscany's most rugged and exciting wine territories — historically wild and untamed, its Mediterranean soils and coastal breezes producing wines of distinct character and earthy intensity. "Roccolina" is made with the directness and conviction of small-scale artisan winemaking: organically farmed fruit, native yeast fermentation, and bottling without additions or filtration. A genuinely exciting find from a region and producer that deserve far more attention.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.