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Italian rosé: Baudains’ top 16

1 Valentini, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo 2018 96

£95 The Solent Cellar

Very pale coral. Initially closed and leafy on the nose, opening to delicate but very precise blackberry, plum and rose petal. Broad and deep on the palate, with texture, length and great personality. Drink 2020-2026 Alcohol 14%

2 Conte Spagnoletti Zeuli, Colombaio Bombino Nero, Castel del Monte, Puglia 2018 95

N/A UK www.contespagnolettizeuli.it

Delicious red fruit on the nose, with hints of

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