similar to Saint-Emilion

the grapes are destemmed and vinified by direct press in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks

Palate is fresh with dark berries and a lightness of sprit yet serious with textured tannins and grip

some acacia/oak vats

100% Barbera

Dipoli Iugum Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Sonoma County similar to Saint-EmilionBy Peter Dipoli 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet SauvignonAlto Adige, Italy From the importer: PETER DIPOLI Peter Dipoli represents one of the wine worlds pure talents, a pioneer in Alto Adige who is producing wines on a level beyond what anyone thought possible in this mountainous region. After much research, Peter determined that the steep, high altitude slopes near Bolzano were ideal for producing age worthy white and red wines. He began with Sauvignon