
James Button
James Button is Decanter’s regional editor for Italy, responsible for all of Decanter's Italian content in print and online.
Like many others, he started his wine career at Majestic Wine, giving him a strong grounding in the subject before successfully completing the WSET Level 4 Diploma in 2010. From 2014 to 2016 he managed the fine wine department of a startup wine company in London, before joining Decanter as digital sub-editor.
Outside of wine, James enjoys cooking, skiing, playing guitar and cycling.
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What’s hot on Sicily? Our editor’s 2025 guide
All the latest from Sicily...
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Wines of the Year 2025: Italy
Regional Editor for Italy, James Button, goes through the year's top Italian wines, starting in Piedmont and working his way south.
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Barolo vs Barbaresco vs Brunello: What’s the difference?
Understanding Italy's ‘three Bs’...
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What’s the difference between Muscat, Moscatel and Moscato?
Untangling the wine world's biggest family of grapes...
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Italian wine labels explained: Understanding DOCG, DOC & IGT
Ever wondered what the letters on Italian wine labels mean?
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How to let a wine breathe, and when
Does it make a difference...?
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Another Campania: The varying shades of a volcanic terroir
Turbulent, volcanic magnificence...
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Four decades of Guado al Tasso: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter masterclass
Hype for Cabernet Franc...
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Wine news from Italy: A round-up
Including the first DOCG for Calabria...
By James Button Published
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Tuscany’s top tier: New vintage releases
From the Maremma coast to Montalcino...
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Bolgheri report 2025: Miraculous results
All the latest releases from Bolgheri...
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Sicily Report 2024: Etna’s golden opportunity
Etna is on the cusp of its breakout...
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Our Italy editor meets Bibi Graetz, tries his latest vintages, and learns how one wine got its naughty name
An eclectic collection of Tuscan wines...
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Our Italy editor tastes 20 vintages of a Super Tuscan that’s ‘never been better’
A 20-vintage tasting proved that quality runs deep in this wine's DNA...
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Here are five recommended Laithwaites wines to buy
James Button's top picks...
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Red wine for Christmas under £15/$20
You don't need to break the bank this Christmas...
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What is a SuperTuscan wine?
You may have heard of a SuperTuscan wine, but do you know what it means?
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Celebrate National Chianti Day with Decanter’s top picks
We recommend 14 top picks...
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Expert’s Choice: Frappato
A darling of Sicily...
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Decanter Presents… Avignonesi: A Tale of Two Terroirs
A double vertical tasting...
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Piedmont’s white wines: An accelerating trend
David Way has highlighted the trend in Decanter magazine, and will host a masterclass at Vinitaly...
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First taste: Sassicaia 2022
How does it compare to the celebrated 2021...
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The making of a megastar: Masseto
10 vintages of Masseto tasted...
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Wines of the Year 2024: Italy
The best Italian wines of 2024...
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