
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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Spanish Icons: Marqués de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay BlancoOne of Spain's most striking white wines...
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Spanish Icons: Muga, Prado Enea Gran ReservaOne of Spain's best value fine wines...
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Pepe Raventós, the renegade traditionalistA sparkling Spanish pioneer....
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Spanish Icons: Vega Sicilia, UnicoOne of Spain's most consistently-referenced fine wines...
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Spanish Icons: CVNE, Imperial Gran ReservaCounting down the greatest Spanish wines to try before you die...
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Vintage Port 2022: How a hot year delivered nuance and energyFull vintage overview, scores and tasting notes now on Decanter Premium...
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SOIL: The World at Your Feet – at the crossroads of art and scienceReconsidering the importance and fragility of soil’s elements and functions...
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One to watch: Argentina’s Juan Pablo MurgiaAn Argentinian tour de force...
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Viña San Pedro’s Altair: Two decades of an ongoing journeyFinding Chilean character and shedding a French-inspired skin...
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Susana Balbo Signature White Blend: Talking about a revolutionThe evolution and potential of a pioneering South American white...
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Xavier Ausàs: A personal journey into Ribera del DueroA new chapter after 25 years at Vega Sicilia...
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First Taste: Quinta do Noval 50 Year Old TawnyThe much-anticipated release, tasted and scored...
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Best-value white Rioja: 18 top bottles to tryDecanter’s Spain Regional Editor selects 18 of the best-value to try now...
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Wines of the Year 2024: Spain & PortugalThe best Spanish and Portuguese wines of 2024...
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Wines of the Year 2024: South AmericaThe best South American wines of 2024...
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Twenty Year Old Tawny Port: Tawny at its apex?Precisely judged auburn nectar...
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Waitrose Fine Wines at £10 promotion: Tasted and ratedAn impressive line-up, all available for a tenner...
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The best wine and spirits books of 2024The juicier titles that hit shelves in the last twelve months...
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Great wines for a vegetarian Christmas dinnerA guide to wines that will help make the perfect veggie-based celebration...
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Christmas 2023: Wine & Spirits Advent calendarsThis year’s best selection from the UK’s leading retailers...
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Wine & spirits books 2022: the bestOur usual end-of-the-year round up
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Ribera del Duero adopts the new old waysWith seven wines to try...
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A drink with… Pierre MansourThe Wine Society’s wine director talks to Decanter...
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Great orange wines for autumn: 12 to trySkin-fermented wines are perfect for the new moody season...
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