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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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Volcanic wines of mainland Italy
From Soave’s dormant cones to Campania’s shuddering Vesuvius, a tour of some of Italy’s most exciting wine regions. John Szabo MS took the image above of gnarly old vines in...
Tara Q Thomas
• 5 min read
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A challenging vintage with unexpected results, plus an update on the 2022s. Come back tomorrow for reviews of the new-release...
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A Supertuscan that defied the trend of international grape varieties to focus instead entirely on Sangiovese – and has proved...
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A thrilling coastal white inspired by the Hindu concept of Brahman. From €13, $14.95, £24. Ivan Giuliani, winemaker and co-owner...
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Long a staple for everyday wine, Ansonica – aka Inzolia – is getting a makeover on the Tuscan coast. Corinna...
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A round-up of some of the best wines we tasted in January. Every week, our team tastes dozens or even...
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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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A dramatic vintage. For notes on the 2020 Brunello di Montalcinos, also to be released this January, and background to...
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Blends have the advantage in this vintage, though Walter has uncovered the best of the single-vineyard and selezione wines, too...
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Wines of charm and drinkability from a challenging vintage. Come back tomorrow for Walter’s tasting notes. Above, the view from...
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When wines reach maturity, even those from inglorious vintages can be glorious. See the related tasting article Tuscan 2014s at...
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A fascinating and revealing tasting organised in London recently of wines from a supposedly off vintage. See also The rewards...
Wine news in 5
Also, a new crop of Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholars. Above, clockwise from top left: Kanchan Schindlauer, Emiliano Stratico...
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The Queen of Barbaresco is the second subject in a series of in-depth interviews by Victoria Mason MW with some...
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Freelance wine writer and Advanced Sommelier Emily Johnston Collins writes this entry to our 2024 wine writing competition about her...
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A great-value, coastal Tuscan showing a delicate hand in the winery. From €19.90, $23.89, £30.64.
In my tasting article on...
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The longevity and special character of wines made on Bolgheri's second-oldest estate is demonstrated. Anyone who knows anything about Italian...
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