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Wines with beautiful fruit concentration in combination with a lot of elegance. In white, the Favorita \u0026amp; Arneis seduce with their super expressive bouquet and fresh aftertaste. The line at Guidobono is clear: fine, elegant, beautifully soft and refined. 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