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89
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Huge value from the trebbiano grape, which
was on the trash heap of Italian viticulture
a decade ago. Lifted floral, banana and star
fruit, with spicy and waxy scents. Zesty,
almost spritzy texture yet substantive weight. www.stemwinegroup.com.
- Price:
- $14.85
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Trebbiano
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Abruzzi
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