The Loire Valley may be the epicenter of elegant, cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, but it is not the only place this grape can reach stunning heights. Along the steep slopes of the Dolomites, in northeastern Italy’s Alto Adige region, Peter Dipoli produces such a distinctive and mesmerizing version of this well-known variety that, when you take one sip, you’ll never look at Sauvignon Blanc the same. His “Voglar” tastes, at most, like a distant cousin to Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, and the other Loire blancs that have come to define the grape. The long and even ripening allows often-hidden flavors like ginger and sage to emerge and also results in an incredible balance between succulence and the zesty and mouth-watering liveliness that makes Sauvignon Blanc so refreshing and food-friendly.