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Brunello 2025 – unpredictable and challenging
Brunello farmers never knew what nature would throw at them next in 2025. Yet somehow they managed, even claiming that the vintage is better than 2024. Above, the view from...
Walter Speller
Monday 22 December 2025
• 1 min read
Book reviews
The Smart Traveller's Wine Guides – book reviews
Six sleek guides for wine lovers wanting on-the-ground advice on what and where to drink and eat. The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guides Bordeaux, by Georgie Hindle – ISBN 9781917084512 Napa...
Ben Colvill
Monday 22 December 2025
• 1 min read
Nick on restaurants
Nick's most memorable restaurants of 2025
An annual round-up of gastronomic pleasure. Above, the German island of Sylt which provided Nick with an excess of it in July 2025. At this time of year I like...
Nick Lander
Sunday 14 December 2025
• 1 min read
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Tasting articles
The wines Brunello producers are most proud of from the 2021 vintage, assessed. See also Walter’s overview of the vintage...
Tasting articles
Following Walter’s overview of the vintage last Friday, here’s the first instalment of his wine reviews. Above, Leonardo Berti, winemaker...
Don't quote me
Two fabulous weekends, and a lot of tasting. The Tuscan weekend is exemplified by the outdoor Sunday lunch pictured above...
Free for all
Tuscany’s wine heartland is going back to its roots, and scaling new heights. A shorter version of this article is...
Tasting articles
Chianti Classico is such a fine wine – here’s the proof. Above, Panzano with the Conca d’Oro in the foreground...
Nick on restaurants
Restaurant recommendations in Florence and the Chianti Classico hills. Above, the friendly wine bar In Vino Veritas.
Three nights in...
Free for all
In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, Victoria Vigliotti writes about her revelatory encounter with Sangiovese. See this...
Tasting articles
Walter's innovative, exclusive annual get-together of top Montalcino producers continues. While some of Italy's classic wines may have become less...
Free for all
A look at a dozen rather smart wine families who have decided that co-operation is better than competition. A shorter...
Tasting articles
Tuscan surprises and exciting movements in Puglia, plus new entries from Abruzzo and Campania. See also Walter’s report on new...
Book reviews
A quirky, intimate tour of Montalcino, a pan-Italian history and a multifaceted immersion in Tuscany. The Magpie’s Guide to Montalcino...
Tasting articles
Chianti Classico’s Gran Selezione category finally earns its name. Villa Cigliano is pictured above, courtesy of Marchesi Antinori. See also...
Tasting articles
A challenging vintage with unexpected results, plus an update on the 2022s. Come back tomorrow for reviews of the new-release...
Tasting articles
A Supertuscan that defied the trend of international grape varieties to focus instead entirely on Sangiovese – and has proved...
Wines of the week
A thrilling coastal white inspired by the Hindu concept of Brahman. From €13, $14.95, £24. Ivan Giuliani, winemaker and co-owner...
Tasting articles
Long a staple for everyday wine, Ansonica – aka Inzolia – is getting a makeover on the Tuscan coast. Corinna...
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