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Marrone, Che Vale Nebbiolo, Langhe
Tamlyn Currin
Friday 23 January 2026
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Recovering Marsala's history – without the British
Walter Speller
Tuesday 13 January 2026
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London wine merchant Swig has fallen for Italy in a big way, via convention-busting wines in the main.
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A top vintage in this special part of the Tuscan coast where Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc thrive.
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Amphora, qvevri, talha, tareco, tinaja, pithari, karas – what’s the difference? Julia explains in a round-the-world tour of earthenware vessels...
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Priced out of Brunello? Walter finds that the latest Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wines can compete for less. Above, a...
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Even if outdone by the superb 2021, the 2022 Chianti Classicos are much better than expected. Come back tomorrow for...
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The third in the series, following similar guides to collecting bordeaux and wines from the rest of France. A shorter...
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Brunello di Montalcino’s vineyards are worth close to a million euros per hectare but, just next door, Monte Amiata, at...
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An incredibly flexible, reliable and affordable Tuscan red that's available all over the world, from as little as £6.99 per...
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The man in the black cape … A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times.
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Following on from yesterday's article on wines from the north, today Walter takes us to the centre and south of...
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Walter reports on a slew of wines he has tasted recently, starting in the north of the country today and...
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Following on from yesterday's sneak preview of the vintage, Walter reviews 53 Barolo 2020s as well as some late releases...
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What does the vintage produced in COVID times look like? Walter gives us a foretaste of wines that will be...
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Your new go-to reference for Italian wine, plus a close look at Piemonte and a grape-forward look at Italy's ever-changing...
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Following Walter’s arresting and detailed story about the challenges and opportunities of Sardinia’s Mandrolisai denomination and three of its stars...
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Walter takes us into the heart of Sardinia to witness the rebirth of this very traditional appellation and profile three...
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