Sveti Martin Barbera

In Slovenia, on the border with Italy, you will find some rather idiosyncratic winemakers. The traditions and grapes are similar to neighboring Friuli. The winemakers are just a little more extreme. They are close to nature and averse to fads. Like Peter Stegovec from the Vipava Valley. Fifth generation winemaker of the 'Sveti Martin' wine estate. He presses this Barbera, which is bottled unfiltered after 18 months of aging in wood.

Wild smells reveal wild yeasts. This Barbera is full, fleshy and has lots of fresh fruit of cherries, blackberries and cassis. Peter recommends it with beef, roe or prosciutto.

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In Slovenia, on the border with Italy, you will find some rather idiosyncratic winemakers. The traditions and grapes are similar to neighboring Friuli. The winemakers are just a little more extreme. They are close to nature and averse to fads. Like Peter Stegovec from the Vipava Valley. Fifth generation winemaker of the 'Sveti Martin' wine estate. He presses this Barbera, which is bottled unfiltered after 18 months of aging in wood.