
Aldo Fiordelli
Aldo Fiordelli is an Italian wine critic, journalist and wine writer. He has published four books about food, wine and art and is a regular Decanter contributor.
In Italy he is an editorial board member of L’Espresso restaurant and wine guide (one of Italy’s most prominent) since 2004. He also writes for Corriere della sera in Florence, as well as Civiltà del Bere (Italy’s oldest Italian wine magazine).
A certified sommelier since 2003, he is currently a 2nd stage student at the Institute of the Masters of Wine.
In 2017 he was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne.
Aldo joined DWWA for the first time as a judge in 2019.
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Barolo 2018 vintage report plus top-scoring wines
Vintage analysis plus the wines to seek out...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Roagna: Producer profile & 11 wines tasted
'One of the best examples of post-modern winemaking in the Langhe'.
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Rosso di Montalcino: No longer a ‘baby Brunello’?
The future is bright...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Aldo Fiordelli: ‘The east-facing vineyard absorbs the morning’s first sunlight’
Eastern exposure is more critical today than it was in the past...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Lucio Tasca d’Almerita dies
Sicilian winemaking pioneer Lucio Tasca d'Almerita died earlier this week.
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Barolo Riserva 2016 vintage report: 20 top picks by quality and value
A great vintage for the cellar...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo report and top picks
Tasting notes and scores for 12 top wines worth seeking out...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Barbaresco Riserva 2017 vintage report plus top picks
An overview of the vintage plus a pick of 10 top wines...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Barbaresco 2019 vintage report: 40 wines to try
'A breath of fresh air after the light 2018 vintage,' according to Aldo Fiordelli
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Top value Barolo 2018: 13 great picks
Top value picks from the latest Barolo vintage...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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North Italy suffers over 100 days of drought
North Italy is experiencing a drought which could be significant for the coming growing season...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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First taste: Sassicaia 2019
Aldo Fiordelli reports on the 2019 vintage of Sassicaia...
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Best Campania wines: 30 to try
30 of the latest releases from Campania to try...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Tribute paid to Franciacorta wine pioneer Franco Ziliani
Tributes paid to a pioneer of Italian sparkling wine...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Aldo Fiordelli: My top 10 fine wines of 2021
Decanter contributor Aldo Fiordelli highlights his top fine wines of 2021...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Andrea Franchetti: Obituary
Italian winemaking visionary, Andrea Franchetti dies aged 72.
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Tenuta Regaleali’s Rosso del Conte: five decades on
Aldo Fiordelli tastes a vertical back to 1979...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Rosso di Montalcino: Brunello’s charming little brother
Some excellent, affordable Sangiovese wines from Montalcino...
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Tasting Col d’Orcia Poggio al Vento wines: 1990 – 2010
Going behind the label of this celebrated Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wine...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Vigorello: Tasting 50 years of a Tuscan wine pioneer
Tasting an historic Tuscan wine through the decades...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Barbaresco Riserva 2016 vintage report plus top-scoring wines
'It's without doubt a hailed, five-star year'....
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Franciacorta embraces forgotten grape to fight climate change
And a new 'ally' against climate change...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Bolgheri 2018 vintage report: Graceful wines suitable for the long haul
Decisive variability in the 2018 vintage between high-end and emerging producers...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Masseto vertical: 10 vintages back to 1988
Aldo Fiordelli tastes 10 vintages from 1993 to 2017...
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