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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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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...
Nick on restaurants
A follow-up to last week’s Eating in the Langhe.
I don’t want to rub it in but our four recent...
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Rain, downy mildew and hail made for a complicated vintage – particularly for those aiming to follow organic principles in...
Nick on restaurants
The hills of Barolo and Barbaresco are always welcoming, but never more so than in white-truffle season. See also Still...
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Following on from his report on the just-released 2019 Brunellos, Walter revisits 2018. Above, vineyards in Montalcino's south towards Monte...
Tasting articles
Carrying on from Walter's Brunello 2019 overview and reviews of the estate wines, this collection of wines shows that quality...
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Walter gets the scoop on the Brunellos about to be shown en primeur on 17 November in Montalcino and 21...
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To accompany his Brunello 2019 vintage overview, here is the first instalment of Walter's tasting notes. Conti Costanti (pictured above...
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The venerable Biondi-Santi and Carlo Ferrini's pet project compared. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times...
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A vertical tasting extending back to 1958 highlighted the exceptional work of Angelo Gaja in Piemonte and beyond. Above, Gaia...
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An increasingly serious – and well-priced – white wine from the Tuscan coast.
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Highlights and insights from an early tasting of 2020 Barolo and 2021 Barbaresco. Above, Ciabot Berton's striking new labels.
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Wines of the week
A real classic this week. If you're based in the UK, take a look at the graph at the bottom...
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Walter’s uncharacteristic praise for a fine Italian Cabernet Sauvignon, this one from Sardinia, with tasting notes on a mini-vertical, is...
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A hard-nosed assessment of the Bordeaux trade's current attempt to widen its portfolio outside the Gironde. Above, Zuccardi's Finca Canal...
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