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Inside the 2026 edition of Barcelona Wine Week: Heritage, trends and a shifting market
Sponsored by Barcelona Wine Week 2026
Returning on 2-4 February in Barcelona – discover what's new in 2026...
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Wine labels quiz: Test your skills with these 10 questions
Can you decode these terms and visual clues?...
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International Pinot Meunier Day: Celebrate a grape shining from Champagne to Oregon
A former workhouse variety in the spotlight...
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From Bordeaux to Chile: Celebrating a ‘happy accident’ this International Carmenère Day
The resurgence of a largely forgotten variety...
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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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What is sur lie ageing, and what does it do to wine?
A process at the core of some of the world's best wines...
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Wine bottle sizes: Magnum, methuselah, midas and more
From a single serve to 30 litres – plus where to find the world’s largest and smallest wine bottle?
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How to read wine tasting notes
Decanter experts help you to cut through the jargon...
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What is ‘blanc de noirs’?
White wine made from black grapes...
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How to store Champagne at home
Top tips on how to get the basics right...
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Tannins – What are they and what do they do?
Tasting term used to describe the quality and intensity of tannin in red wines...
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Know your Port styles – The Decanter guide
Learn about Port with top bottles to try...
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What does ‘frizzante’ mean?
And is it any different from spumante?...
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Left and Right Bank Bordeaux: What is the difference?
Is it just geography that separates Bordeaux's two famous vineyard regions?
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Classic pairings: The best wines for your festive roast duck and goose
Inspiration for your festive dinner table...
