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Tom Hyland

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Decanter Magazine, Wine Writer, Journalist & Photographer

Tom Hyland is a freelance wine author, journalist and photographer based in Chicago. He specialises in Italian wines and has a blog dedicated to the subject, called Learn Italian Wines. Aside from Decanter, he has appeared in Sommelier Journal, The World of Fine Wine and Quarterly Review of Wines. His book, The Wines and Foods of Piemonte, was published in 2016.

Nizza: Six wines to make you think again about Barbera

Elevating Barbera to new heights...

Where to find great Trebbiano in Italy

Three Italian regions where Trebbiano is making a comeback...

By Tom Hyland Published 12 January 26
Etna’s star winemakers

Sicily's volcano is overflowing with talent...

By Tom Hyland Last updated 12 August 25
Where to eat in Barbaresco

Five top dining picks...

By Tom Hyland Published 25 September 24
Where to eat and drink in Barolo

Restaurants and wine bars to seek out next time you're in Barolo...

By Tom Hyland Published 1 July 24
Soave revolution: The producers and wines to know about

Labels can now specify a production zone name – but is this a good thing, asks Tom Hyland...

By Tom Hyland Last updated 1 February 24
Chicago: a travel guide

Tom Hyland shows us where to eat and drink in the city...

By Tom Hyland Published 30 March 23

Le Piane: producer profile and six wines tasted

Leading the charge in Alto Piemonte...

By Tom Hyland Last updated 24 November 22
Renato Ratti: producer profile & Rocche dell’Annunziata mini-vertical

Tom Hyland speaks with Pietro Ratti and tastes some of his acclaimed Barolo wines...

By Tom Hyland Published 3 March 22
Reimagining Barbera

Piedmont's most planted red variety...

By Tom Hyland Last updated 10 December 19
Underrated Barolo crus: Five wines to try

Tom Hyland picks five wines demonstrating the originality and value on offer by the lesser-known Barolo crus...

By Tom Hyland Last updated 16 July 19
Top Verdicchio wines from Marche

The hillsides of Marche hold many secrets, among them the complexity and ageability of well-made Verdicchio...

By Tom Hyland Last updated 10 July 19
My dream dozen: Italian whites

See Tom Hyland's 12 all-time favourite dry white wines from the regions across Italy...

By Tom Hyland Last updated 2 February 18

Hailstorms hit Barolo zone

Two violent hailstorms have hit parts of the Barolo zone, causing serious damage.

By Tom Hyland Last updated 11 January 16
Wine professionals remain positive over climate change

Top wine professionals from around the world met in Chicago this week to discuss ways of reacting to climate change in the vineyard.

By Tom Hyland Last updated 28 May 15