2023 Ranchelle - Pergolacce

$49.00

Producer | Ranchelle

Region | Tuscany

Variety | Ciliegiolo, Alicante

Alcohol | 12.5%

The vines are young, planted at 4,500 vines/ha with low yields (~1,500 kg/ha). Grapes undergo 24 hours of skin maceration, and ferment spontaneously with native yeasts in steel, before aging 6 months in steel vessels. Lively, juicy red with bright cherry, subtle spice, and a fresh, mineral finish. Perfect chilled!

Producer | Ranchelle

Region | Tuscany

Variety | Ciliegiolo, Alicante

Alcohol | 12.5%

The vines are young, planted at 4,500 vines/ha with low yields (~1,500 kg/ha). Grapes undergo 24 hours of skin maceration, and ferment spontaneously with native yeasts in steel, before aging 6 months in steel vessels. Lively, juicy red with bright cherry, subtle spice, and a fresh, mineral finish. Perfect chilled!

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Ranchelle is a small winery of four hectares located in the Maremma, an area along the south-western coastline of Tuscany. Founded by Christoph Fischer, a German expatriate who had been working in Florence as a digital archivist, it was established with the goal of conserving the region’s oenological heritage.

Wines are made from a range of local grape varieties including Ciliegolo, Alicante, Ansonica, Procanico, Nocchianello, Riminese and Verdello, all grown biodynamically. The wine-making process is hands-on and traditional. The result are wines that are an honest expression of the place from where they come. Full of energy and character, they are the kind wines you want to drink every day.