
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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Why are there crystals in my wine?Worry not, they are natural and harmless...
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Wines with scallops: What sommeliers recommendThese delicate molluscs match with a surprising variety of wines...
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What to do if your wine cork breaks or crumblesWhat 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 memoriesThe experts' Spanish wine madeleines...
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Spain news briefing: Cult Barcelona wine bar hits London and ‘elBulli’ book releaseKey updates for Spanish wine lovers...
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Exciting, diverse, soulful: My selection of 20 Portuguese wines for winterVariety 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 unleashedExcellence 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 classicsThe 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 regionTwo vintages go head-to-head...
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Catalonian whites: Panel tasting resultsTinto is not the only tale...
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Expert’s Choice: 18 diverse and delicious Portuguese rosésPretty in pink...
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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
A journey through the region's history, evolution and exciting future....
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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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