New legislative proposals will dilute Prosecco still further. The Consorzio Tutela del Vino Prosecco DOC di Conegliano (pictured) e Valdobbiadene, the association of Prosecco producers from the...

Claude Gros is an unprincipled chameleon. At least that’s how he describes himself, not as a wiry, peripatetic consultant oenologist born in Perpignan 45 years ago and introduced to wine by his...

In a nutshell : Great dry Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, reliable (very) sweet wines and fruity reds. Main grapes : Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau...

List of maps by country France Burgundy Côte d’Or: The Quality Factor Beaune town plan Côte de Beaune: Santenay Côte de Beaune: Meursault Côte de Beaune:...

This is the most westernised wine producer of all, making some extremely fine, pure, racy, mostly white varietals in two zones, respectively in the hills of the extreme west ( Primorska ) and...

In a nutshell: Pure, aromatic varietals. Main grapes: All the universals plus Friulano, Picolit, Ribolla, Verduzzo (white); and Refosco (red). Friuli, or Friuli-Venezia...

Please note that italics refer to grape varieties that have their own entries in this guide to hundreds of the most significant grapes currently grown around the world to produce red, and...

Please note that italics refer to grape varieties that have their own entries in this guide to hundreds of the most significant grapes currently grown around the world to produce white...

It seems almost incredible today that Germany’s most popular vine variety in the early 20 th century was Silvaner. Today it is only the fifth most planted variety, being a long way behind the...

Gewurztraminer (Germans spell it Gewürztraminer) competes with Sauvignon Blanc as the beginner's grape - the one that is easiest for a newcomer to wine to recognise. With Sauvignon it's all about...

"Useful rather than exciting" would be a fair description of this versatile grape variety. It is part of the vast family of vaguely Burgundian vines whose parents have recently been revealed by DNA...

This white-wine-producing mutation of Pinot Noir is enjoying a wave of popularity perhaps greater than it has ever known, and certainly on a wider geographical scale - even if it is relatively...

Sauvignon Blanc is a strange grape. It evokes strong reactions. Those who love it, love it with a passion. Those who find its flavours less than subtle, tend to be less than subtle in their...

No grape has known such a dramatic upgrade in its fortunes and image in the last 20 years than Barbera in Piemonte, north west Italy.   This grape was once regarded as rather ordinary,...

See below for my tasting notes on about 135 wines from Waitrose, Britain’s supermarket with the best reputation for fine wine and for employing the most Masters of Wine to choose them....