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Recovering Marsala's history – without the British
Perpetuo, Ambrato, Altogrado – these ancient styles offer Marsala a way to reclaim its identity as one of Sicily’s vinous treasures. Above, Francesco Intorcia in the Intorcia Heritage cellar. See...
Walter Speller
Tuesday 13 January 2026
• 1 min read
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Barolo 2022 and some late releases – the tasting notes
For background details on this vintage see Barolo 2022 – vintage report. Above, the Lazzarito vineyard with the Alps in the background. While the majority of wines reviewed here are...
Walter Speller
Tuesday 30 December 2025
• 8 min read
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The second half of the 222 tasting notes that accompany Walter's Brunello 2016 – outstanding, in parts and Brunello 2016...
Don't quote me
In the second half of his report on a keenly awaited vintage, Walter identifies the top performers. See also Brunello...
Tasting articles
Half of the tasting notes to accompany Walter's Brunello 2016 – outstanding, in parts and Brunello 2016 – the stars...
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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...
Free for all
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...
Free for all
25 December 2020 This Christmas Day we are republishing this comprehensive review of a fashionable grape variety free. 17 November...
Book reviews
See this guide to all of this season's book reviews.
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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30 September 2021 BluAgri, part of the Esseco Group, and SOP Inside have gone their separate ways and are currently...
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30 September 2021 BluAgri, part of the Esseco Group, and SOP Inside have gone their separate ways and are currently...
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See Walter on Rescuing the real Schiava . Here he introduces us to some of the best, by no means...
Don't quote me
Walter goes on a mission to the mountains. Above, the Gschleier vineyard, proof of Schiava's potential magnificence.
Schiava, Alto Adige's...
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