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Why does Brunello di Montalcino have to age for so much longer than Barolo? And why is the ageing requirement for Rosso di Montalcino less than a year? Richard Evans, Kensington

Specific production rules such as ageing regulations are determined separately by each of Italy’s PDOs

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