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The color is a very pale straw. Peaches, lemon, and citrus blossoms are on the nose. The palate blasts fresh peach, with lemon and flint on the mid-palate. Acid is well-tamed, offering a round mouth-feel. Pair with oysters. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Pieropan WHAT: Garganega, Trebbiano DESIGNATION: Soave Classico

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