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Varietal Composition: About 50% Refosco and 50% Carmine. Refosco is an indigenous red variety from Friuli (NE Italy) with deep color and plum or cranberry fruit; Carmine is a University of California two-generation cross: Carignane X Cabernet Sauvignon crossed again with Merlot. Carmine is also dark, with somewhat intense flavors.

What it resembles: Italian style Merlot from Collio, Meritage blends from Cabernet and Merlot.
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Varietal Composition: About equal parts of Gamay Noir and a co-fermented combination of the Italian Corvina and Rondinella. The result is a combination in the style of Beaujolais, using the true Gamay Noir and grapes from the the complex of varieties found in the Italian blended wines most like Beaujolais—Valpolicella and Bardolino.

What it resembles: Cru Beaujolais  (the wine from individual communes or estates, as opposed the much less complex village wines); single-vineyard Valpolicella from well-known producers like Allegrini. Light to medium body; bright fruit, yet with enough tannic structure for the long haul.
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Varietal Composition: Predominantly Barbera (60-70%), with the balance mostly Dolcetto; occasional additions of complementary varieties. Both Barbera and Dolcetto are varieties native to the Italian Piedmont in the Northwest.

What it resembles: Barberas made in a softer style, or blended with Petite Sirah, other varieties, especially those with fatter or more luscious flavor profiles and/or lower acidities. Available Vintages

Varietal Composition: At least 75% ( i.e. could be a varietal) Sangiovese, plus the patented UC cross Carmine ( see Ampio for description) and possibly other varieties to add color, body. Three clones of Sangiovese, including the Brunello clone are used.

What it resembles: Various Tuscan Sangiovese blends, sometimes known as Super-Tuscans. Picked at less than 25% sugar, this wine is more restrained and displays more finesse than many California Sangioveses or Sangiovese blends.
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