Summertime Drinking: Exploring Italy’s Finest Rosés
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Rosé continues to be one of the fastest-growing categories of wine in Italy. The best wines are delicious, pair well with a variety of foods and typically offer outstanding quality for the money.
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2006
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2005
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