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Rebula in Italy and Slovenia: top picks from Brook

1 Gravner, Ribolla Anfora, Venezia Giulia, Italy 2008 94

£65-£73 After 12 months in amphorae buried underground and six years in casks, it’s not surprising that the wine has a dull orange-straw colour. But the nose has pure, zesty, orangey aromas, mirrored on a palate that’s suave and creamy.2019-2030 14.5%

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