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James Button

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Regional Editor - Italy

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.

The best white rums for cocktails

Our favourite white rums for cocktails...

Top Rum deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020

Top rum deals for 2020...

By James Button Last updated 24 June 21
How terroir makes a difference in Barbaresco

How terroir makes a difference in Barbaresco...

By James Button Last updated 3 June 21
Frescobaldi wine: 30th-generation winemaking

With more than 700 years of winemaking experience in Tuscany, the Frescobaldis are one of Italy's most celebrated wine dynasties. James Button reports on the family's past and present and tastes a selection of Frescobaldi wines.

By James Button Published 28 May 21
Best rums for beginners: Eight to try

Where to start?

By James Button Last updated 25 May 21
Best Italian wines: A selection of the greatest

See Decanter experts' top-rated Italian wines...

By James Button Last updated 12 May 21
Amphorae ageing in the Med: Podere San Cristoforo’s experiment

We've tasted this amphorae-aged underwater wine...

By James Button Published 9 May 21

Castello Banfi: producer profile plus 14 wines tasted

A winery focused on continual improvements through innovation...

By James Button Published 12 April 21
Top rums for an Old Fashioned

The Old-Fashioned isn't all about whisky...

By James Button Last updated 25 March 21
Ferrari Trento toast announcement as Formula 1’s podium partner

A new partnership shines a light on Italian sparkling wine...

By James Button Last updated 3 March 21
Best value Barolo 2016: under £50 / $70

Available for under £50 / $50...

By James Button Published 6 February 21
Italian wine investment: Tuscany and Piedmont

Twenty years ago it was Bordeaux that dominated the fine wine market – and investors’ cellars. Since then, Italy’s finest wines from Tuscany and Piedmont have emerged as worthy contenders, having weathered recession and a major market correction in the process. James Button explains how the investment landscape has changed so dramatically.

By James Button Published 27 January 21
The best Brunello di Montalcino wines: Expert reviews

The best Brunellos, according to our experts...

By James Button Last updated 14 January 21

Finding value: smart picks from Italy’s top producers

Smart picks from Italy's best producers...

By James Button Published 4 January 21
Prunotto Secondine: Producer profile and new Barbaresco tasting

Prunotto release a brand new single-vineyard Barbaresco...

By James Button Published 26 December 20
Berlucchi: Producer profile plus six Franciacortas tasted

Franciacorta pioneers...

By James Button Last updated 3 December 20
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo: Italy’s serious rosé

Don't overlook this cherry-coloured rosé from the hills of Abruzzo...

By James Button Published 22 November 20
The future of wine cellaring

Technology is putting a different spin on wine cellaring...

By James Button Last updated 18 November 20
The best rum gifts

Bottles, books and accessories for all your rum needs...

By James Button Last updated 16 November 20

Discovering Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: 40 wines tasted and rated

40 wines tasted with some impressive quality on show - particularly from the Riservas...

By James Button Last updated 12 November 20
Taurasi: Feudistudi – A tale of terroirs

Tasting the results of an intriguing study...

By James Button Published 1 November 20
Abruzzo’s Trebbiano: Breaking the mould

Time to track these whites down...

By James Button Published 24 October 20
Understanding Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore

Find out what makes the Prosecco Superiore DOCG tick...

By James Button Last updated 19 October 20
Italy harvest 2020

Despite everything, 2020 is looking like a successful vintage for many producers...

By James Button Last updated 13 October 20
Passopisciaro: Producer profile

These wines introduced the concept of crus to Sicily...

By James Button Published 6 September 20