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The shipment of the order is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to a free return (more details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello di Morcote","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":53502372938076,"sku":"7640151160223","price":46.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/vini-chard_borg.png?v=1742933985"},{"product_id":"rubino-ti-doc-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-petit-verdot-castello-di-morcote","title":"Rubino Ticino DOC - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Castello di Morcote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morbio Superiore and Ligornetto, Mendrisiotto, Ticino, Switzerland. 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