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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Ribera del Duero vintage report: Brilliant wines of all huesThe best of Ribera...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Decanter Rising Star 2026: 'Jerez mavericks' Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy PérezCharismatic faces of a quiet revolution...
By Ines Salpico Published
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The smart buyer's guide to... MalbecMore to Malbec than steak...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Cocktails, food and harvest: Five unexpected ways to enjoy Port on Port Wine DayForget about your warm glass of Tawny and beige cheese platter. There are fun, refreshing ways to enjoy the different styles of Port. From the simplicity of a Port & Tonic to unexpected food pairings, there's something for everyone and every mood.
By Ines Salpico Published
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A day in the life of a bodeguero, the bodega's navigatorA winery manager's work is never done...
By Ines Salpico Published
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World Cup of Wines: We pick two final-worthy wines from Spain and ArgentinaOnly the very best will do...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Chef José Pizarro picks seven brilliant food pairings for great-value Rioja winesThis week's meal plan sorted...
By Ines Salpico Published
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World Cup of Wines: Four perfect bottles to pair with the semi-finalsThe penultimate wine pairings...
By Rupert Millar Published
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World Cup of Wines: Provence rosé, Swiss Syrah and English blanc de blancs – here are you wine pairings for each of the quarter-final matchesThe tension mounts...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Rioja Report 2026: Five producers at the top of their gameSetting the standard...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Rioja Report 2026: A comprehensive review of the latest releasesThe lowdown on Rioja's latest highlights...
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Rioja Report 2026: Crianza & Reserva: Looking for the sweet spotBrilliant, rock-steady Rioja...
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Rioja Report 2026: Genérico but not generic – variations on styleUntamed expressions of Rioja...
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Rioja Report 2026: White Rioja: A successful quest for excellenceAn outstanding showing for a category on track to produce a steady stream of world class wines.
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Rioja Report 2026: Garnacha & friends – Tapping into history and modernityStep aside Tempranillo...
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Rioja Report 2026: Vino de Municipio & Viñedo Singular: A sense of terroir unfoldsRioja's single-site excellence...
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Rioja Report 2026: Rosado and clarete: A sleeping giantThe finest of Rioja's lighter styles...
By Ines Salpico Published
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World Cup of Wines: Your last minute pairings for Spain and Portugal and the rest of the last 16 matchesAn Iberian epic in the making...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Blended Revolution: How South American winemakers find terroir expression through more than just one grapeWhen people, cultures and grapes meet...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Keeping their cool – discover Spain's delightful light redsA little red for the fridge...
By Ines Salpico Published
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World Cup of Wines: Your wine pairings for England, Argentina, France and the rest in the first of the knockout gamesNo more playing around...
By Rupert Millar Published
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World Cup of Wines: Our expert wine pairings for the last group gamesCrunch time in game three...
By Rupert Millar Published
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World Cup of Wines: Wine pairings for match 2 of the group stageCruising into round two...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Chenin Blanc – 15 wines to try on #DrinkChenin DayTime to celebrate the versatile, terroir-expressive variety.
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