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Marrone, Che Vale Nebbiolo, Langhe
An incredibly refreshing Nebbiolo from a sustainably-minded family that sells for as little as €17.50, $24.94, £22.50. - - - - - - Da: Tamlyn Currin Inviato: Lunedì, 12 Gennaio...
Tamlyn Currin
Friday 23 January 2026
• 6 min read
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Recovering Marsala's history – without the British
Walter Speller
Tuesday 13 January 2026
• 1 min read
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Barolo 2022 and some late releases – the tasting notes
Walter Speller
Tuesday 30 December 2025
• 8 min read
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I find it difficult to think of any wine anywhere that has changed as little over the last 30 years...
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Tasting articles
See the Nebbiolo guide for more articles and tasting notes from the 2012 Nebbiolo Prima, as well as more in-depth...
Tasting articles
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