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Ornellaia/5: Four BDX Grapes: What Each Contributes to the Wine

What does each grape variety bring to the wine? Winemaker Axel Heinz talks Cabernet, Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot.

Tags: Northern Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Reds

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