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This ‘Viti di 60 Anni’ (‘60-year-old vines’) cuvée is exactly that: Trebbiano from vines planted six decades ago, producing a white of real depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale gold with a complex, concentrated nose of ripe peach, quince, dried apricot, and a subtle nutty, oxidative note from extended time on its lees. Dry and weighty on the palate with texture, length, and a finish that lingers. 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