Valdipiatta 2010 Chianti Colli Senesi
Colli Senesi is the wine region surrounding the Tuscan town of Siena. Two of Chianti’s top wine regions – Montepulciano and Montalcino – are located there. Valdipiatta is a well regarded …
Colli Senesi is the wine region surrounding the Tuscan town of Siena. Two of Chianti’s top wine regions – Montepulciano and Montalcino – are located there. Valdipiatta is a well regarded …
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