
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: 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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Spanish Icons: Alvaro Palacios, L’ErmitaA wine that has had an outsize impact in just 30 years...
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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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