Most of the Alto Piemonte wines were tasted in December 2019 during a visit to the top estates of the region.
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Stephen’s top Alto Piemonte wines:
{}
{"wineId":"37889","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37890","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37886","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37887","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37888","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37891","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37892","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37893","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37894","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37895","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37896","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"37897","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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