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On the palate, it is full-bodied and long, echoing all the honeyed flavors found on the nose with great balance.","brand":"Valpanera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503175233707,"sku":"50442","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/valpanera-verduzzo-friulano-0-5-l-2021_50442_1_215372c3-b78b-45bf-902c-2313dfc32295.webp?v=1773728066"},{"product_id":"zorzettig-verduzzo-friulano-0-5l-2019","title":"Zorzettig Verduzzo Friulano 0.5L 2019","description":"A sweet white passito from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, produced by Zorzettig. 100% Verduzzo Friulano. 0.50 L bottle, 2019 vintage. A wine reminiscent of acacia blossoms, enhanced with notes of vanilla and walnut husk. The Zorzettig winery is located in the Colli Orientali del Friuli area, sheltered by the Julian Alps. The excellent balance between alcohol\/sugar and acidity\/tannins makes it a characterful white wine that ages with style.","brand":"Zorzettig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503609639083,"sku":"21261","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/zorzettig-verduzzo-friulano-05l-2019_21261_1.jpg?v=1773670756"},{"product_id":"zorzettig-verduzzo-friulano-0-5l-2020","title":"Zorzettig Verduzzo Friulano 0.5L 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Verduzzo Friulano by Zorzettig is a \u003cstrong\u003esweet passito white\u003c\/strong\u003e that fully expresses the potential of the Verduzzo Friulano grape variety. This dessert wine stands out for its brilliant, intense golden yellow colour and clear hints of acacia flowers. 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