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Chianti Classico 2022 – Riserva v Gran Selezione
Pleasant surprises from a torrid year. Above, Alessandro Campatelli, director and oenologist (and now owner) at Riecine, made a 2022 Gran Selezione particularly admired by Walter (© Riecine). As promised...
Walter Speller
• 3 min read
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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
• 2 min read
Wine news in 5
Brutal weather threatens vineyards, Chianti rosé, latest global wine stats
Plus some wine-scholarship opportunities and events and site news before the Wine News takes a break. Before I dive in, I’d like to congratulate Jancis for taking #2 in Drinks...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
• 1 min read
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19 April 2020 The French government have pledged €1bn in aid to frost-hit vignerons. The agriculture minister Julien Denormandie called...
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Bardolino is a wine that should no longer be taken lightly. The evocative Lake Garda is pictured above and below...
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The second half of the 222 tasting notes that accompany Walter's Brunello 2016 – outstanding, in parts and Brunello 2016...
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Half of the tasting notes to accompany Walter's Brunello 2016 – outstanding, in parts and Brunello 2016 – the stars...
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In the second half of his report on a keenly awaited vintage, Walter identifies the top performers. See also Brunello...
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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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It takes time for this obscure Piemontese variety to show Walter what it's made of.
Uvalino is one of those...
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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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For those wondering which corks to pull first. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. For...
Alder on America
First various imported European wines under 14%. Now the US extends its 25% tariff to all French and German wines...
Wines of the week
Yet another lovely, rose-scented Grenache/Garnacha, from an island that may be its birthplace. Corda's winery above.
From €14.67, 18.90 Swiss...
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25 December 2020 This Christmas Day we are republishing this comprehensive review of a fashionable grape variety free. 17 November...
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Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine
Lyka Caparas, Jacopo Fanciulli...
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25 March 2021 Two wines from Diego Conterno now added to the tasting notes below.
16 December 2020 Walter was...
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