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Slopes of Aigialeia to Corinthian gulf
Tasting articles Slopes of Aigialeia – heroic and idyllic A Peloponnese idyll worth a trip for its natural beauty as well as its cool, refreshing wines. Just an hour from the ski slopes of Kalavrita to the beaches along...
Julia Harding
Julia Harding MW Friday 11 July 2025 • 16 min read
Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta
Tasting articles Italian new releases 2025 – the centre, south and islands Tuscan surprises and exciting movements in Puglia, plus new entries from Abruzzo and Campania. See also Walter’s report on new releases from Italy’s north. Above, Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta presenting...
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Walter Speller Thursday 10 July 2025 • 10 min read
Gabriele Rosso of Fratelli Rosso
Tasting articles Italian new releases 2025 – the north Great summer drinking from Alto Adige down to Emilia-Romagna. Plus some wines to put down for winter and beyond. Come back tomorrow for new releases from Tuscany and points south...
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Walter Speller Wednesday 9 July 2025 • 14 min read

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