Marche & Lazio - Italy (White Wine)

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This makes it similar to the wines the Italians drink rather than the Trebbiano laden versions (much 'thinner' and acidic) that get exported to the UK. The palate offers fresh citrus, Mediterranean herbs and a touch of almond oil. The wine has a good acidity but this is balanced by the richer, weightier texture. 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{"id":1952782581848,"title":"Cooking Wine: White - Marche Bianco 2 Litre Bottles","handle":"cooking-wine-white-marche-bianco-2-litre-bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bianco has a straw, yellow colour and a fresh fruity bouquet combined with citrus fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur cooking wines from the Moncaro co-operative in the Marche, have been specially selected as being ideal for use in cooking. They have not just been bought on price but with the all important flavour factor in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:20:18+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:20:19+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Marche \u0026 Lazio - Italy (White Wine)"],"price":1770,"price_min":1770,"price_max":1770,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19614911103064,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Cooking Wine: White - Marche Bianco 2 Litre Bottles","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1770,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A8902.jpg?v=1549637166"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A8902.jpg?v=1549637166","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bianco has a straw, yellow colour and a fresh fruity bouquet combined with citrus fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur cooking wines from the Moncaro co-operative in the Marche, have been specially selected as being ideal for use in cooking. They have not just been bought on price but with the all important flavour factor in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e"}