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Chianti Classico 2023 and 2024 – vintage reviews
Two notoriously difficult vintages, with very different outcomes. The image above, from Collezione Chianti Classico 2026 in Florence, is courtesy of the Consorzio of Chianti Classico. In February, at the...
Walter Speller
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Tuscany’s wine heartland is going back to its roots, and scaling new heights. A shorter version of this article is...
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Chianti Classico is such a fine wine – here’s the proof. Above, Panzano with the Conca d’Oro in the foreground...
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Mainly some great tastings in London but a fascinating trip to Bordeaux, too. The scariest thing I did this month...
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Chianti Classico’s Gran Selezione category finally earns its name. Villa Cigliano is pictured above, courtesy of Marchesi Antinori. See also...
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A challenging vintage with unexpected results, plus an update on the 2022s. Come back tomorrow for reviews of the new-release...
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A Supertuscan that defied the trend of international grape varieties to focus instead entirely on Sangiovese – and has proved...
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The wines, and other drinks, that brought our critics the most joy, hope, solace and reassurance this year.
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When wines reach maturity, even those from inglorious vintages can be glorious. See the related tasting article Tuscan 2014s at...
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A fascinating and revealing tasting organised in London recently of wines from a supposedly off vintage. See also The rewards...
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Wine educator Emilie Aspeling writes this WWC24 entry about the unforgettable experience of meeting Chianti icon Paolo de Marchi. See...
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These four women are producing some of Chianti Classico's most exciting wines at high elevations. Above, left to right, Serena...
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Priced out of Brunello? Walter finds that the latest Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wines can compete for less. Above, a...
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Even if outdone by the superb 2021, the 2022 Chianti Classicos are much better than expected. Come back tomorrow for...
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The third in the series, following similar guides to collecting bordeaux and wines from the rest of France. A shorter...
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