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Quinta do Vesúvio, Pombal do Vesúvio 2022 Douro
A gorgeously fragrant, dry Portuguese red from an iconic producer. And it’s widely available for as little as €13.65, £21.57, $29.24. Above, an aerial view of Quinta do Vesúvio’s vineyards...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
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