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Erbamat – Franciacorta's future?
An ancient variety high in acidity and low in alcohol might help Franciacorta weather the effects of climate change. Last September I was invited by Berlucchi, the winery credited with...
Walter Speller
Wednesday 18 February 2026
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Wine news in 5
Floods hit Spain, Portugal, Italy, Monarch Tractor shuttered, early budbreak in California
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 14 February 2026
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A first chance to buy 2020 Barolo – by the barrel.
With a nod to the famous Hospices de Beaune...
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The team at JR.com have been flying the flag for Soave for a long time.
2018 from $14.99, €22.75, HK$222...
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A complete vertical of a Tuscan classic.
The Chianti Classico of the Mazzei family’s estate, nay village (see above), Fonterutoli...
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'My name is Sarah Bray, DipWSET, and I am a wine-focused communications professional with a background in editorial and brand...
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'My name is Antonia Caserta and I am an experienced wine professional and aspiring writer living in Florence, Italy. Originally...
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Hajnalka Kis writes, 'I would love to say that I am a wine writer, but since January this year, I...
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2018 and 2019, Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir, Burgundy and Barolo: comparisons abound but identity eludes Walter in his latest survey...
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Some of the entrants to our writing competition come from the least likely backgrounds. Like this one: 'My name is...
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Sarah May Grunwald has managed the distinction of having not just one (on Georgia) but two entries published in our...
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Mirko Pastorelli is an Italian sommelier who belongs to the Association of Professional Italian Sommeliers (ASPI). He has experience in...
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Walter shines a light on an underappreciated haven of white-wine quality and value in north-east Italy.
In a corner tucked...
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Bart de Vries sent this as his preamble to his entry in our writing competition: 'A geographer by training, Bart's...
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A slightly shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times. See more in 21 vintages of Batàr...
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A most unusual Tuscan white. See more in Batàr than the rest.
Querciabella is a Chianti Classico estate near Greve...
Wines of the week
Jancis wrote last weekend about the joys of cooling reds. Here's one more to add to the list.
From €8...
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Too many wines are ready to drink, and the variation is scary. See yesterday's article on Barbaresco 2018 and Walter's...
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