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Stony vibrancy, crisp acidity and a clean finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native Sicilian grape variety is well adapted to the climate – not losing freshness or shrivelling up despite the heat and low rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Giggling Grape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64030729994617,"sku":null,"price":15.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/5524\/9273\/files\/Grillo_eb4748ff-ba87-49ef-ac25-cd5652b4f2b5.png?v=1785172081"},{"product_id":"mandrarossa-nero-davola-menfi-south-west-sicily-italy-2024","title":"Mandrarossa, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, Italy, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuby with purple hints; intense black cherries, plums and red berries, some aniseed\/ pepper. 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