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Chianti Classico 2023 and 2024 – vintage reviews
Two notoriously difficult vintages, with very different outcomes. The image above, from Collezione Chianti Classico 2026 in Florence, is courtesy of the Consorzio of Chianti Classico. In February, at the...
Walter Speller
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The first half of Walter's keenly awaited report on the latest vintage of Brunello di Montalcino. More comment ( Brunello...
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25 February 2021 Walter writes Now that the presentation of the new Chianti Classico vintage in Florence has been postponed...
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See these previous verticals: Sassicaia 2007 back to 1975, Sassicaia 2010 back to 1985 in magnum, Sassicaia 1999 back to...
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We all desperately need some escapism, don't we? A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Photo...
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Matthew Hayes, our man in Burgundy, reflects.
Laura Brunelli is a lovely lady, pictured above with her dog Orso and...
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A great Sangiovese that deserves higher status and, probably, a higher price. From €21.10, 26.57 Swiss francs, £22.95, $31.99 Find...
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There is little doubt that 2016 was a landmark vintage for Tuscan reds. This beautiful image of the Conca d'Oro...
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Nicoletta Dicova writes, 'Wine has been at the very center of my life in the past 10 years both personally...
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An important, if slightly fraught, annual showcase of the extent to which the rest of the world is catching up...
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Some fine, opinionated introductions from Walter to the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Toscana, Umbria and the Marche here. See also part...
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Many will remember Katia Nussbaum’s coronadiary earlier this year and her earlier forensic and inspiring Biodynamcis – new approach needed...
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Jeannie Boutelle works in sales and marketing in food, wine and travel. She is based in Chicago, is a wine...
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Today's impeccable Tuscan red comes to you courtesy of the London Rowing Club. Really.
From €17.95, $21.99, AU$34.99, 22.50 Swiss...
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Walter, never a fan, finds the Gran Selezione category in free fall while seriously enjoying the Riservas. See also Walter's...
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A 2018 growing cycle that at first looked worryingly similar to the washed-out 2014 vintage has resulted in surprisingly satisfying...
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Katia Nussbaum brings us up to date with her coronadiary on day 40 of lockdown on her San Polino estate...
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