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Italian new releases 2025 – the centre, south and islands
Tuscan surprises and exciting movements in Puglia, plus new entries from Abruzzo and Campania. See also Walter’s report on new releases from Italy’s north. Above, Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta presenting...

Walter Speller
Thursday 10 July 2025
• 10 min read

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Italian new releases 2025 – the north
Great summer drinking from Alto Adige down to Emilia-Romagna. Plus some wines to put down for winter and beyond. Come back tomorrow for new releases from Tuscany and points south...

Walter Speller
Wednesday 9 July 2025
• 14 min read

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