In Piedmont's Alessandria province, the cortese grape flourishes, creating the renowned Gavi wine. Amid summer breezes and lush vineyards, boutique winery La Chiara offers a taste of coastal ...

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Tom Sanderson is a Barcelona-based writer who covers Spanish football. A failure to register Gavi's new FC Barcelona contract on January 31 could result in the youngster's release clause being ...