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Il Monticino, Frizzante del Monticino Pignoletto Brut, Colli Bolognesi NV 89

N/A UK www.ilmonticino.it

From a 2.5ha Morandi family vineyard at 200m-250m in the hills close to Bologna. Made in the Charmat-Martinotti method, with about 40 days on lees. The nose has green apple, pear,Drink 2020-2021 Alc 12%

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