
Ines Salpico
Ines is Decanter’s regional editor for Spain, Portugal and South America. Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, she grew up chasing her grandfather among his vines in Ribatejo and thus her love for all things wine began. After completing her Masters Degree in Architecture, Ines worked as a project manager while writing about wine and doing cellar consulting on the side. After moving to London in 2015, she decided to dedicate herself fully to the wine industry and joined the sommelier team at Michelin-starred Spring, Somerset House. Stints at Noble Rot and The Laughing Heart followed, while completing her WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits. Her work as a judge and writer eventually became her full time commitment and she joined Decanter in 2019 as wine database editor.
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Our expert selects 18 wines from the mountains of Navarra that you need to taste
Setting itself apart...
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Expert’s Choice: 18 wines from Lisboa crafted with soul
Wind-crafted character and soul...
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Wines of the Year 2025: South America
A colourful cast of characters...
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Wines of the Year 2025: Spain & Portugal
Standout wines from these eclectic countries...
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White Port: 18 exciting examples of this versatile wine
The Douro's 'other' fortified style...
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Cheese and Port: A guide to a Christmas pairing made in heaven
Expert advice to make the most, and reinvent, a delicious tradition...
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Areias do Seixo, Santa Cruz, Portugal
Marrying eco-mindulfulness and sophistication...
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Why Piedra Sagrada is the best Cabernet Sauvignon you’ve never heard of
A man's dream and a family's journey distilled in a truly unique wine...
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What is sur lie ageing, and what does it do to wine?
A process at the core of some of the world's best wines...
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Do ‘wine legs’ mean a better wine?
What does it say about your wine?
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Tannins – What are they and what do they do?
Tasting term used to describe the quality and intensity of tannin in red wines...
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Why are there crystals in my wine?
Worry not, they are natural and harmless...
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Wines with scallops: What sommeliers recommend
These delicate molluscs match with a surprising variety of wines...
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What to do if your wine cork breaks or crumbles
What to do next? And is the wine in good condition?
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What does ‘frizzante’ mean?
And is it any different from spumante?...
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How I fell in love with Spanish wine – Nine insiders share their Proustian memories
The experts' Spanish wine madeleines...
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Spain news briefing: Cult Barcelona wine bar hits London and ‘elBulli’ book release
Key updates for Spanish wine lovers...
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Exciting, diverse, soulful: My selection of 20 Portuguese wines for winter
Variety and outstanding quality, across styles and price levels...
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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Why the region’s white varieties are a secret weapon waiting to be unleashed
Excellence and sense of place, beyond the reds...
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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Meet the five charismatic mavericks producing the region’s emerging classics
The producers whose wines convey a newfound authenticity...
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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Our experts’ favourite new wines redefining this premium Spanish region
Two vintages go head-to-head...
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Catalonian whites: Panel tasting results
Tinto is not the only tale...
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Expert’s Choice: 18 diverse and delicious Portuguese rosés
Pretty in pink...
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The ethical drinker: Labour of love? Not always
Ines Salpico on the reality of making wine...
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