So the first thing you notice when you step inside the ancient doors of Marchesi di Gresy and see the tall fair-haired man with his welcoming outstanding hand is the New Zealand accent - and upfront friendliness - of cellar master Jeffrey Chilcott. He came to Italy years ago, having bitten the wine but when he worked as a bar man in several restaurants and gradually learned the wine tade.
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