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Etna lightens up
More white wines and lighter red wines are the style of the moment on this volcano. Last September I attended ‘Etna Days’, a four-day immersion in the wines of Europe’s...
Walter Speller
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A book that takes us back to Sicily in the throes of revolution, tumult and change. Palmento A Sicilian wine...
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Part 2 of Walter’s in-depth look at the new generation of producers reviving Marsala’s reputation. Above, Nino Barraco, one of...
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Perpetuo, Ambrato, Altogrado – these ancient styles offer Marsala a way to reclaim its identity as one of Sicily’s vinous...
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Catarratto and Grillo get a makeover on Sicily, challenging the island’s ever-popular reds. Tasca d’Almerita’s vineyards on the island of...
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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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