Region: Veneto (Valdobbiadene), Italy
Grapes: 100% Glera
Body: Light
Notes: Crisp green apple, white peach, acacia flower, lemon peel, crushed limestone, and a hint of wild mountain herbs, with a fine persistent perlage, mouthwatering natural acidity, and a bone-dry, saline finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, fritto misto, prosciutto-wrapped melon, oysters on the half shell, or vegetable tempura
The Producer
Ruge is an artisanal, small-scale producer situated in the historic heart of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene in Veneto. Founded by the Ruggeri family—who have farmed these dramatic, UNESCO-protected slopes for generations—the winery focuses on low-intervention expressions of Glera. Farming extremely steep, hand-worked hillside plots rooted in limestone and sandstone soils, Ruge eschews industrial viticulture in favor of sustainable, bio-conscious farming. In the cellar, fermentations rely on native yeasts and careful temperature control to retain raw site specificity, avoiding heavy commercial dosages to craft elegant, high-tension, terroirs-driven sparkling wines.
The Wine
"Turbo Vino" is Ruge’s energetic, low-intervention take on classic Valdobbiadene Prosecco, crafted from hand-harvested Glera grown on steep, high-altitude vineyards. The fruit is gently pressed and undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Designed with minimal chemical intervention and an exceptionally dry dosage profile, the 2025 vintage emphasizes raw mineral freshness over commercial sweetness. It bursts with vibrant orchard fruit and high-toned floral aromatics, backed by a persistent, creamy effervescence and a bone-dry, chalky mineral finish that keeps the palate refreshed.
Region: Veneto (Valdobbiadene), Italy
Grapes: 100% Glera
Body: Light
Notes: Crisp green apple, white peach, acacia flower, lemon peel, crushed limestone, and a hint of wild mountain herbs, with a fine persistent perlage, mouthwatering natural acidity, and a bone-dry, saline finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, fritto misto, prosciutto-wrapped melon, oysters on the half shell, or vegetable tempura
The Producer
Ruge is an artisanal, small-scale producer situated in the historic heart of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene in Veneto. Founded by the Ruggeri family—who have farmed these dramatic, UNESCO-protected slopes for generations—the winery focuses on low-intervention expressions of Glera. Farming extremely steep, hand-worked hillside plots rooted in limestone and sandstone soils, Ruge eschews industrial viticulture in favor of sustainable, bio-conscious farming. In the cellar, fermentations rely on native yeasts and careful temperature control to retain raw site specificity, avoiding heavy commercial dosages to craft elegant, high-tension, terroirs-driven sparkling wines.
The Wine
"Turbo Vino" is Ruge’s energetic, low-intervention take on classic Valdobbiadene Prosecco, crafted from hand-harvested Glera grown on steep, high-altitude vineyards. The fruit is gently pressed and undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Designed with minimal chemical intervention and an exceptionally dry dosage profile, the 2025 vintage emphasizes raw mineral freshness over commercial sweetness. It bursts with vibrant orchard fruit and high-toned floral aromatics, backed by a persistent, creamy effervescence and a bone-dry, chalky mineral finish that keeps the palate refreshed.
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.