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Recovering Marsala's history – the wine reviews
Part 2 of Walter’s in-depth look at the new generation of producers reviving Marsala’s reputation. Above, Nino Barraco, one of the movement’s stars. For background, see part 1: Recovering Marsala’s...
Walter Speller
Wednesday 14 January 2026
• 5 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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Is white wine the future for Sicily?
Walter Speller
Thursday 6 November 2025
• 6 min read
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Joseph Rosenfeld writes this passionate entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about Zibibbo – Muscat of Alexandria's Sicilian alter...
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In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Giovanni Di Guardo writes about Nerello Mascalese, a distinctive grape variety...
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In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Richard Waterton writes a passionate ode to Sicily's Frappato. Too see...
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In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, sommelier and wine writer Emily Johnston Collins writes about Sicily's Nero...
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Tuscan surprises and exciting movements in Puglia, plus new entries from Abruzzo and Campania. See also Walter’s report on new...
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Plus a change in Sweden that will allow wine producers to sell direct to customers for the first time in...
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Surprising facts and wise insights gained on the slopes of a Sicilian volcano. Plus reviews of over 50 Etna wines...
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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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In this touching entry to our 2024 wine writing competition, wine lover Allyson Walther writes about visiting a winery on...
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Surprising Syrah, astonishing Ansonica , fantastic Falanghina and real Marsala are just a few of the exciting discoveries in this...
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Passopisciaro’s Etna reds back to 2010 suggest yes – but, Walter asks, does ageability really matter? Above, Benjamin Franchetti of...
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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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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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What a year Alder and family have had. Here's what (occasionally) sustained him.
It’s been, as they say, something of...
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29 June 2023 We’re publishing this once more, hoping it will help you when making travel plans. Above, Salvo Martinico...
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Part 3 of Walter's mouth-watering selection of newly released and highly distinctive Italian wines takes us to the south of...
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