
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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The ethical drinker: Labour of love? Not alwaysInes Salpico on the reality of making wine...
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Symington Family Estates: New leadership as Rob Symington takes on MD role at Berry Bros & RuddRupert and Charles Symington will share leadership of the Portuguese powerhouse...
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Port vintage guide: 1960-2017Vintage summaries and advice on drinking windows...
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Patagonia: Where the wild things areChallenges and character...
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Rioja Report 2025: Stand-out producersTop performers that promise even greater things in years to come...
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Rioja Report 2025: Reserva & Gran ReservaFlagship models – and all that jazz...
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Rioja Report 2025: Notes on a tasting a century in the makingInes Salpico presents the best of the newest releases from Rioja...
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100 years of Rioja masterclass: DFWE New York 2025Sponsored
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Wine, moderation & pleasureUltimately it’s about personal responsibility and mindful enjoyment...
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Winemaker to watch: Raúl MorenoA journey of self-discovery comes full-circle...
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Rioja Report 2025: The white winesA new canon emerges...
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Rioja Report 2025: Rosados and ClaretesMuch more than a refreshing interlude between flights of reds...
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Vega Sicilia’s 2025 releases: Singularity beyond UnicoNew vintages presented for both the Spanish and Hungarian estates...
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Spanish Icons: López de Heredia, Viña TondoniaA collector's favourite...
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Tannat Day – Rediscovering heritages; rethinking identitiesApril 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 wineA 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 freshnessA strong rebuttal to doubters of Port's vintage category...
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Spanish Icons: Comando G, Rumbo al NorteThe road north is paved with granite...
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Spanish Icons: Clos Mogador, Vinya ClassificadaA true Priorat classic...
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Spanish Icons: La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890A true Spanish classic...
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Valentine’s Day – 14 sparkling rosé wines to tryPerfect wines for a stylish celebration this Valentine's Day...
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Spanish Icons: Dominio de Pingus, PingusAn icon from day one...
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Comando G: The craft of GarnachaAn interview with the founders of project Comando G...
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