Clara Marcelli

Ruggine

Italy, Marche

2021

Made in the Marche IGP in central Italy, grenache noir is a heat-loving variety and the grapes that go into this 100% expression are planted on low-yielding, southwest-facing slopes. Aged for five years before release, it's a juicy and elegant wine that sings of wild strawberries, red currants and spice. Pair it with charcuterie.

Cantina Clara Marcelli is a family‑run organic estate founded in 1992 in the hills of the Marche's Piceno region. The Colletta family farms 14 hectares of vines within a biodiverse environment of olive groves and woodland, benefitting from Adriatic breezes and Apennine influence.

Ruggine

Their philosophy prioritises minimal intervention, manual harvesting and native varieties such as montepulciano and sangiovese. Ruggine reflects the estate's commitment to authenticity and regional character, shaped by organic farming and a deep respect for local terroir.

This bottling is made with vines trained using the spurred cordon system with very low yields per hectare. Five years of aging between steel, oak and bottle make for a characterful wine. On the palate, it is juicy and elegant with good dense tannins and peppery notes on the finish.

Tasting
NOTES

A pretty pale garnet colour, red fruits and spices shine in this fresh and fruity medium-bodied wine, which sings with notes of wild strawberries, red currants and plums alongside cloves, juniper, vanilla and pink peppercorns from the oak. The palate is lifted by a refreshing acidity and smooth, well-integrated tannins, with the red fruit notes from the nose mirrored with the addition of savoury flavours of smoky bacon, leather, forest floor, balsamic and black tea.

Food
PAIRINGS

The red fruit flavours in this grenache noir make it an ideal partner for charcuterie, barbecued pork in a sweet and sour sauce, or confit pork shoulder in a teriyaki sauce.