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It tastes smooth and fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorman Hunt \u0026 Co Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43902949916907,"sku":"8000583000178","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/products\/Fratelli-Berlucchi-Brut-25.png?v=1681383387"},{"product_id":"castel-del-lupo-pinot-nero-della-quercia-lombardia-2021","title":"Castel del Lupo Pinot Nero Della Quercia Lombardia 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular Pinot captures all the vigour and character of the small plot of organically-grown 15-year-old vines in the La Quercia vineyard where it is sourced. 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