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Tasting articles The second half of the 222 tasting notes that accompany Walter's Brunello 2016 – outstanding, in parts and Brunello 2016...

Don't quote me In the second half of his report on a keenly awaited vintage, Walter identifies the top performers. See also Brunello...

Tasting articles Half of the tasting notes to accompany Walter's Brunello 2016 – outstanding, in parts and Brunello 2016 – the stars...

Inside information The first half of Walter's keenly awaited report on the latest vintage of Brunello di Montalcino. More comment ( Brunello...

Tasting articles It takes time for this obscure Piemontese variety to show Walter what it's made of. Uvalino is one of those...

Tasting articles See these previous verticals: Sassicaia 2007 back to 1975, Sassicaia 2010 back to 1985 in magnum, Sassicaia 1999 back to...

Free for all For those wondering which corks to pull first. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. For...

Alder on America First various imported European wines under 14%. Now the US extends its 25% tariff to all French and German wines...

Wines of the week Yet another lovely, rose-scented Grenache/Garnacha, from an island that may be its birthplace. Corda's winery above. From €14.67, 18.90 Swiss...

Free for all 25 December 2020 This Christmas Day we are republishing this comprehensive review of a fashionable grape variety free. 17 November...

Book reviews See this guide to all of this season's book reviews. Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine Lyka Caparas, Jacopo Fanciulli...

Tasting articles 25 March 2021 Two wines from Diego Conterno now added to the tasting notes below. 16 December 2020 Walter was...

Inside information 30 September 2021 BluAgri, part of the Esseco Group, and SOP Inside have gone their separate ways and are currently...

Inside information 30 September 2021 BluAgri, part of the Esseco Group, and SOP Inside have gone their separate ways and are currently...

Tasting articles See Walter on Rescuing the real Schiava . Here he introduces us to some of the best, by no means...

Don't quote me Walter goes on a mission to the mountains. Above, the Gschleier vineyard, proof of Schiava's potential magnificence. Schiava, Alto Adige's...