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Barbaresco 2023 – not easy but beguiling
Temptingly fresh and approachable wines from a heatwave year. Sottimano produced one of the most ageworthy wines of the vintage from the Cottà cru, pictured above. Vintage 2023 will always...
Walter Speller
• 2 min read
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Barbaresco late releases in 2026
Wines from vintage 2022 and earlier that prove Barbaresco’s ageability. The late releases of Barbaresco 2022 put to bed two misconceptions – one regarding Barbaresco in general, and the other...
Walter Speller
• 3 min read
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If you appreciate wines that reflect vintage and terroir, the top 2020 Brunellos are well worth buying. Above, the Poggio...
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Two notoriously difficult vintages, with very different outcomes. The image above, from Collezione Chianti Classico 2026 in Florence, is courtesy...
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A whole new aspect of Etna wine, from two pioneering free spirits. Above, Stef Yim in Contrada Nave. Attracted by...
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A non-alcoholic wine that’s a welcome alternative to mineral water and fruit juice, plus its lower-priced bargain alternative, Steinbock. From...
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More white wines and lighter red wines are the style of the moment on this volcano. Last September I attended...
Mission Blind Tasting
Same grape, different languages. Get to know its markers in its strongholds of Alsace, Italy, Oregon and New Zealand. For...
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From Soave’s dormant cones to Campania’s shuddering Vesuvius, a tour of some of Italy’s most exciting wine regions. John Szabo...
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What links the many vine varieties and wines named Malvasia, found all around the Mediterranean and beyond? Caroline Gilby MW...
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Crisp, refreshing springtime sparklers, juicy reds and drool-worthy dessert wines not to miss. Above, the village of Olena in Tuscany...
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A week before this year’s Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race, Nick gets ahead of the Thames-side crowds. I feel comfortable...
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30 March 2026 Several readers have pointed out how useful Coravin is when only a small serving is required from...
Wine news in 5
Plus new commercial-vineyard regulations in the country of Georgia and season updates from South Africa and Washington State. Above, Asti...
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A mixed bag but one of those that impressed Jancis was produced at the high-elevation Sette Cieli. Above, the view...
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A gem for wine lovers in London’s Soho. Just part of its giant wine list (temporarily stolen) is shown above...
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