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Brunello 2021 – the single-vineyard and selezione wines
The wines Brunello producers are most proud of from the 2021 vintage, assessed. See also Walter’s overview of the vintage and reviews of the Brunello Classicos. Ripe grapes in San...
Walter Speller
Tuesday 2 December 2025
• 2 min read
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Brunello 2021 – the estate wines
Walter Speller
Monday 1 December 2025
• 9 min read
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Brunello vintage 2021 – new reference points for Montalcino
Walter Speller
Friday 28 November 2025
• 1 min read
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Walter canvasses some of Montalcino's top producers for their take on this challenging and unusually abundant vintage. Above, excess fruit...
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A lively Lambrusco for purposeful pleasure seekers, f rom €8.85, $13.95, £19.95
Alberto Paltrinieri (below) was one of the few...
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For logistical reasons I have to finish my diary a...
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The pick of the new releases from Tuscany and all points south tasted by Walter recently. Above, Casavecchia grapes cultivated...
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An Umbrian region famed for red wines is rediscovering the possibilities of its local white grape. Image of Trebbiano Spoletino...
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A dramatic vintage. For notes on the 2020 Brunello di Montalcinos, also to be released this January, and background to...
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Blends have the advantage in this vintage, though Walter has uncovered the best of the single-vineyard and selezione wines, too...
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