{"title":"La Marca di San Michele","description":"\u003cp\u003eCupramontana, Marche - 6ha. under vine - Biodynamic viticulture \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hills of \u003cstrong\u003eCupramontana\u003c\/strong\u003e have a mixed history of making wine. Home of the Verdicchio grape variety, once the seabed of the Adriatic, the soil here is a complex mixture of \u003cstrong\u003elimestone, clay, blue marl and chalk\u003c\/strong\u003e. Yet even with all these gifts, as in many areas, mass production of low-quality fruit was in danger of bringing the reputation of this region into disrepute. In 2007 three friends decided to help stop this damaging movement. Although originally their lives were planned not in the wine world, things seemed to align and they found themselves with a small holding below the village. Immediately the vineyards were \u003cstrong\u003econverted to Biodynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e and a lifelong learning experience started. The journey so far has seen them move from \u003cstrong\u003esharing a small table at a wine fair\u003c\/strong\u003e, when we first met them some ten years ago, to being awarded some of the \u003cstrong\u003etop wine awards in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their bottles can be found around the world, admired for their \u003cstrong\u003epure expression of this beautiful pocket of Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-marca-di-san-michele-capovolto-2024","title":"La Marca di San Michele, Capovolto 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. If you would like to collect the wine in person, please select Click \u0026amp; Collect at the checkout, so we can prepare the wine for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eif you require more of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Verdicchio\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Marche\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: Biodynamic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFresh flowers and citrus initially with a touch of honey and baked apple. Yet it doesn't feel sweet, the palate is quite savoury and has great freshness. Lots going on here, for the price, but very well balanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2007, three friends in Cupramontana left their original careers to revive the reputation of Verdicchio by converting a small vineyard to biodynamics. Once sharing a tiny table at a wine fair, they now produce some of Italy’s most acclaimed wines, celebrated worldwide for their pure expression of this remarkable terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53847227334979,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/capovolto_429007e0-d3b7-4827-a182-67ecd6adb217.jpg?v=1761838293"},{"product_id":"la-marca-la-fuga-2024","title":"La Marca di San Michele La Fuga 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. If you would like to collect the wine in person, please select Click \u0026amp; Collect at the checkout, so we can prepare the wine for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eif you require more of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Montepulciano\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: La Marche\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: Biodynamic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSo pale it almost looks like a white wine, this is super fresh and light but has subtle hints of red fruits and feels surprisingly juicy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Marca di San Michele was set up by three friends who weren't aiming to make wine but their stars aligned. They saw their region being taken over by industrial farming and wanted to produce wines that showed the its true potential. Farmed biodynamically and made with care, their wines are exceptionally well made and always a treat to have on our shelves. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53855642255683,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/lafuga.jpg?v=1762183007"},{"product_id":"la-marca-bastian-contrario-2022","title":"La Marca di San Michele Bastian Contrario 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. 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Never seeing irrigation and always biodynamically farmed. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maturation in steel\u003cbr\u003etanks and Grande Botti for 18 months. Bottle ageing for 6 months. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53855892373827,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/bastioncontrario.jpg?v=1762183593"},{"product_id":"la-marca-di-san-michele-passolento-2022","title":"La Marca di San Michele Passolento 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. 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