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Lidl Orvieto Classico 2008

4 January 2010
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Retailer: Lidl
Closure: PLASTIC CORK
ABV: 12%
Price: £2.98 (Special Offer)
This pale straw coloured Orvieto Classico is indeed a classic Italian wine. I first encountered Orvieto as my Italian friend Doriano used to drink it and serve it in his restaurant.
On putting my nose to the glass and inhaling deeply, immediately got the scent of pears, maybe even [...]

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Albinoni Garganega Pinot Grigio 2008

13 September 2009
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Retailer: Majestic
Closure: Screwtop
ABV: 12%
Price: £4.99 Approx
Pinot Grigio is one of Italy’s best known easy drinking wines. The Albinoni Garganera comes from a province of Venice it is to be served well chilled and enjoyed with friends having a chat. It calls out to be drunk with fish, quiche, risotto and salad or even a plate [...]

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