
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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Port vintage guide: 1960-2017
Vintage summaries and advice on drinking windows...
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Patagonia: Where the wild things are
Challenges and character...
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Rioja Report 2025: Stand-out producers
Top performers that promise even greater things in years to come...
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Rioja Report 2025: Reserva & Gran Reserva
Flagship models – and all that jazz...
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Rioja Report 2025: Notes on a tasting a century in the making
Ines Salpico presents the best of the newest releases from Rioja...
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100 years of Rioja masterclass: DFWE New York 2025
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A journey through the region's history, evolution and exciting future....
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Wine, moderation & pleasure
Ultimately it’s about personal responsibility and mindful enjoyment...
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Winemaker to watch: Raúl Moreno
A journey of self-discovery comes full-circle...
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Rioja Report 2025: The white wines
A new canon emerges...
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Rioja Report 2025: Rosados and Claretes
Much more than a refreshing interlude between flights of reds...
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Vega Sicilia’s 2025 releases: Singularity beyond Unico
New vintages presented for both the Spanish and Hungarian estates...
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Spanish Icons: López de Heredia, Viña Tondonia
A collector's favourite...
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Tannat Day – Rediscovering heritages; rethinking identities
April 14th was the date chosen in Uruguay to celebrate Tannat, the country’s flagship grape variety...
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Vinos de Autora: For a more inclusive language of wine
A debate on inclusivity and representation – beyond gender...
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The identity of old vines – can time be tasted?
Discussing the importance and uniqueness of old vines...
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Vintage Port 2022: A tale of unexpected freshness
A strong rebuttal to doubters of Port's vintage category...
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Spanish Icons: Comando G, Rumbo al Norte
The road north is paved with granite...
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Spanish Icons: Clos Mogador, Vinya Classificada
A true Priorat classic...
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Spanish Icons: La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890
A true Spanish classic...
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Valentine’s Day – 14 sparkling rosé wines to try
Perfect wines for a stylish celebration this Valentine's Day...
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Spanish Icons: Dominio de Pingus, Pingus
An icon from day one...
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Comando G: The craft of Garnacha
An interview with the founders of project Comando G...
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Spanish Icons: Alvaro Palacios, L’Ermita
A wine that has had an outsize impact in just 30 years...
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Spanish Icons: Marqués de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Blanco
One of Spain's most striking white wines...
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