James Button
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.
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Four decades of Guado al Tasso: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter masterclass
Hype for Cabernet Franc...
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What's hot on Sicily? Our editor's 2025 guide
All the latest from Sicily...
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Another Campania: The varying shades of a volcanic terroir
Turbulent, volcanic magnificence...
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Wine news from Italy: A round-up
Including the first DOCG for Calabria...
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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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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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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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Bolgheri report 2025: Miraculous results
All the latest releases from Bolgheri...
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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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Tuscany's top tier: New vintage releases
From the Maremma coast to Montalcino...
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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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New Year's Eve party drinks for different types of drinker
Throw a great New Year's Eve party by catering to your guests' tastes...
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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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Sicily Report 2024: Etna's golden opportunity
Etna is on the cusp of its breakout...
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A drink with... Nadia Cogno & Valter Fissore
Elvio Cogno winery owners speak about their 34-year project...