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Brunello 2025 – unpredictable and challenging
Brunello farmers never knew what nature would throw at them next in 2025. Yet somehow they managed, even claiming that the vintage is better than 2024. Above, the view from...
Walter Speller
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Wines to squirrel away
Some wine really does get better with age, and not all of it is expensive. A slightly shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times. One of...
Jancis Robinson
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Carrying on from Walter's Brunello 2019 overview and reviews of the estate wines, this collection of wines shows that quality...
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Walter gets the scoop on the Brunellos about to be shown en primeur on 17 November in Montalcino and 21...
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To accompany his Brunello 2019 vintage overview, here is the first instalment of Walter's tasting notes. Conti Costanti (pictured above...
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The venerable Biondi-Santi and Carlo Ferrini's pet project compared. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times...
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29 June 2023 We’re publishing this once more, hoping it will help you when making travel plans. Above, Salvo Martinico...
Nick on restaurants
Hospitality lessons from three Tuscan wineries and three chefs. Above, Franco Sangiacomo, a Tuscan returnee from DC, now at Francesco...
Tasting articles
Walter enjoys a slow, reflective tasting and revises his view of Cupano's early, heavily oaked vintages.
Last June I was...
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A recent tasting suggests that the seminal Brunello estate is heading back to form, while old vintages made by the...
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Walter guides us through this challenging vintage. See also Brunello 2018 – enjoy this style while you can.
While tasting...
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A drought-stricken vintage that taxed the skills of every winegrower.
Vintages need to be seen in a rear-view mirror. You...
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A first look at Brunello di Montalcino 2018 and Barolo 2019, as well as some white gems.
This year’s Vinexus...
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A new generation is using historical knowledge of where the best grapes grow to map Montalcino piece by piece. Walter...
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Expensive wines from most unusual winemakers. Frank Cornelissen above with his famous Magma wines.
What is it about Raeburn Fine...
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Wine producers flock to London and share their woes. A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial...
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Walter's final contribution about the latest releases of Brunello di Montalcino, the 2016 Riservas and late-release Riservas from earlier vintages...
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The second half of Walter's tasting notes on a vintage that belies its reputation. See Brunello 2017 – A to...
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