Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 750 ML
SKU: AP9001585
Product Detail
Brand: | Castello di Volpaia |
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Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany |
Appellation: | Chianti Classico |
Size: | 750 ml |
Wine-Type: | Still |
Wine-Styles: | Red |
Collections:750 ml, All Collection, Castello di Volpaia, Chianti Classico, Italy, Red Wine, Still, Tuscany, Wine
Tags: 750 ml, Castello di Volpaia, Chianti Classico, Italy, Red, Still, Tuscany, Wine
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