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Ombra

(Ombretta) A small glass of white wine from the Veneto region. Drunk for breakfast in colder areas, an ombra is basically a social drink, perfect for stimulating conversation. The origin of the name, which means shadow in Italian, has its roots in a colorful episode of Venetian history.

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