
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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World Cup of Wines: We pick two final-worthy wines from Spain and ArgentinaOnly the very best will do...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Chef José Pizarro picks seven brilliant food pairings for great-value Rioja winesThis week's meal plan sorted...
By Ines Salpico Published
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World Cup of Wines: Four perfect bottles to pair with the semi-finalsThe penultimate wine pairings...
By Rupert Millar Published
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World Cup of Wines: Provence rosé, Swiss Syrah and English blanc de blancs – here are you wine pairings for each of the quarter-final matchesThe tension mounts...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Rioja Report 2026: Five producers at the top of their gameSetting the standard...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Rioja Report 2026: A comprehensive review of the latest releasesThe lowdown on Rioja's latest highlights...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Rioja Report 2026: Rosado and clarete: A sleeping giantThe finest of Rioja's lighter styles...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Rioja Report 2026: White Rioja: A successful quest for excellenceAn outstanding showing for a category on track to produce a steady stream of world class wines.
By Ines Salpico Published
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Rioja Report 2026: Genérico but not generic – variations on styleUntamed expressions of Rioja...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Rioja Report 2026: Garnacha & friends – Tapping into history and modernityStep aside Tempranillo...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Rioja Report 2026: Crianza & Reserva: Looking for the sweet spotBrilliant, rock-steady Rioja...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Rioja Report 2026: Vino de Municipio & Viñedo Singular: A sense of terroir unfoldsRioja's single-site excellence...
By Ines Salpico Published
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World Cup of Wines: Your last minute pairings for Spain and Portugal and the rest of the last 16 matchesAn Iberian epic in the making...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Blended Revolution: How South American winemakers find terroir expression through more than just one grapeWhen people, cultures and grapes meet...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Keeping their cool – discover Spain's delightful light redsA little red for the fridge...
By Ines Salpico Published
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World Cup of Wines: Your wine pairings for England, Argentina, France and the rest in the first of the knockout gamesNo more playing around...
By Rupert Millar Published
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World Cup of Wines: Our expert wine pairings for the last group gamesCrunch time in game three...
By Rupert Millar Published
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World Cup of Wines: Wine pairings for match 2 of the group stageCruising into round two...
By Rupert Millar Published
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World Cup of Wines: Pairing wines with every wine-producing nation's first matchA wine for every team...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Rueda report 2026: Fortified (Dorado, Pálido)Sponsor Content Created With Sponsored Content
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Rueda report 2026: Producers to watchSponsor Content Created With DO Rueda
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Rueda report 2026: Gran Vino de RuedaSponsor Content Created With DO Rueda
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Rueda report 2026: Verdejo reimaginedSponsor Content Created With DO Rueda
Sponsored Content Different expressions showing the variety’s plasticity and the creativity of Rueda’s producers.
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