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The final part of Walter's useful audit of new releases. See also Valle d'Aosta and Piemonte, Lombardia, Alto Adige and...
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After reporting on new releases from Valle d'Aosta and Piemonte, Lombardia, Alto Adige and Trentino, Friuli and Veneto and Emilia-Romagna...
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See also part 1 on Valle d'Aosta and Piemonte, part 2 on Lombardia, Alto Adige and Trentino, part 3 on...
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Castello di Cigognola and vineyards are pictured above. See part 1 of this series on Valle d'Aosta and Piemonte, part...
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