Richard Baudains

Richard Baudains picks out his top Amarone 2017 wines...

By Richard Baudains Published 17 August 22

The white wines of Lugana are soaring in popularity and acclaim.

By Richard Baudains Published 18 April 22

Producers are adopting innovative styles...

By Richard Baudains Published 27 January 22

It’s still the perennial summertime thirst-quencher, but thanks to its rich and varied terroirs the wines of this well-known Veneto region offer impressive diversity and complexity, too.

By Richard Baudains Published 24 July 21

Richard Baudains explores the reasons why these wines are becoming drier...

By Richard Baudains Last updated 17 June 21

Italian estates have traditionally played it safe by investing in Chardonnay and Merlot rather than risk it with native grapes. But home-grown varieties are fighting back, writes RICHARD BAUDAINS

By Richard Baudains Last updated 14 May 21

Vermentino can really conjure up the Mediterranean...

By Richard Baudains Published 14 May 21

Seeking to demonstrate their top-tier status, Prosecco’s DOCG producers have continued to innovate. Richard Baudains introduces those steering these premium wines forward.

By Richard Baudains Published 7 February 21

The future is uncertain for Soave. Workmanlike wines are no longer good enough and the region needs to reinvent itself as a quality wine producer. RICHARD BAUDIANS reports

By Richard Baudains Last updated 18 August 20

With the concept of 'terroir' creeping into Tuscany, Panzano would be a top contender for grand cru status, says Richard Baudains

By Richard Baudains Last updated 13 August 20

Is there such a thing as 'premium' Prosecco? And where do you have to look? RICHARD BAUDAINS answers questions often asked about this Italian fizz.

By Richard Baudains Last updated 13 August 20

Italy recently passed laws to upgrade its Strade del Vino wine tourism routes – the first to get approval is in Tuscany at Rufina and Pomino. Richard Baudains loaded the kids into the back of the car and went out on the new Wine Road

By Richard Baudains Last updated 12 August 20

Modern and exciting, the darlings of the 1980s restaurant scene, but how are the wines of Friuli faring now? RICHARD BAUDAINS finds them as dynamic as ever

By Richard Baudains Last updated 6 August 20

Although ahead of its contemporaries in terms of history and legislation, Carmignano largely missed out on the renaissance of Tuscan winemaking. However, great changes are afoot and lost ground is rapidly being made up, Richard Baudains discovers.

By Richard Baudains Last updated 6 August 20

Overproduction and decling quality caused Frascati's reputation to take a nose-dive. Now, however, the classic Roman white looks set for a revival. RICHARD BAUDAINS reports

By Richard Baudains Last updated 5 August 20

By Richard Baudains Last updated 4 June 20

Modern style Aglianico wines, which celebrate the grape’s robust character rather than trying to tame it, have put Basilicata firmly on the map, says RICHARD BAUDAINS

By Richard Baudains Last updated 29 May 20

By Richard Baudains Last updated 29 May 20

By Richard Baudains Last updated 27 May 20

By Richard Baudains Last updated 22 May 20

By Richard Baudains Last updated 14 May 20