Verdeca, Cantele, Puglia
£15.95
Cantele make some of the best value wines in Southern Italy; World class wines.
Verdeca is a grape variety indigenous to Puglia, making wines of great freshness and purity. This is a great example and if you’re a bit tired of Sauvignon, this is really worth a try.
Perfect garden wine, or with salads or light fish dishes.
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