Bolgheri 2016: One of the best vintages ever?
35 wines tasted and a full vintage report, plus value picks...
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Castello di Ama's 22.8ha Bellavista vineyard. Credit: castellodiama.com Chianti Classico 2017: A first look
A sneak preview for Premium members...
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The vast space where the 2018 Chianti Classico Collection tasting took place. Credit: chianticlassico.com Chianti Classico new releases – Full report & top wines
More than 100 tasting notes on new releases, exclusively for Premium members...
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Montalcino in Tuscany, home to Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello Riserva 2012: Report & Top wines
See Michaela's report on the 2012 Brunello Riservas, including her tasting notes and scores for 55 wines...
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A wine shop in Montalcino in the heart of Brunello country. Credit: Kim Petersen / Alamy Brunello di Montalcino 2013: Report and top wines
Exclusive preview of the vintage and top wines...
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The unique Vigna Tonda parcel at Avignonesi. Credit: avignonesi.it Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015 preview
Do the wines live up to their promise?...
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A wine shop in Montalcino in the heart of Brunello country. Credit: Kim Petersen / Alamy Brunello 2013 vintage: A sneak preview
Stephen Brook gives you a head-start on the vintage...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2012: Top wines and vintage review
See Richard Baudains' top wines from the vintage...
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Credit: www.castellodiama.com Thirty years of Castello di Ama, L'Apparita
See expert Aldo Fiordelli's favourite wines...
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Sassicaia 2014: Tasted
The story of how Sassicaia and Bolgheri came into existence is one of my favourites. It has been told many times, but is always worth re-telling for those who haven’t yet come across it...
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Great value Chianti under £20
Try one of these top Chianti wines under £20...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2007
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2008
Tuscany 2008 vintage guide by Decanter. Very good vintage for later ripening varietals, Sangiovese in particular.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2007
Very good vintage, bordering on five stars for some appellations.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2006
2006 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Good - but not over-the-top - intensity and concentration, excellent balance promises wine for the long haul.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2005
2005 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Tough weather conditions often mean that the best producers will have the best results.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2004
2004 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Concentrated wines of complexity and length with significant aging potential.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2003
Very well-balanced, good quality reds from Chianti and Montepulciano.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2002
Average quality wines with less concentration and structure than better years. The best wines are white.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2001
Powerful reds yielding good Chianti and great Bordeaux-style blends.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2000
Cabernet and Sangiovese have the edge on Merlot; good vintage on the coast.
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1999 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1999 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. A successful and reliable vintage.
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1998 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1998 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Rain at harvest time caused some problems. A particularly good year for Brunello.
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1997 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1997 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. An excellent vintage with fruity, well-balanced wines.
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1996 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1996 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Forward, subtle, elegant wines.
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1995 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1995 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. An excellent vintage with noteworthy wines in all districts. Low quantities though.
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1994 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1994 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. A good year for Brunello, Vino Nobile and stylish Chianti Classico.
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1993 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1993 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. An irregular vintage with notable highs and lows.
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1992 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1992 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Another vintage spoiled by rain, producing light, dilute wines.
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1991 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany
1991 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Only a moderately good year thanks to widespread rain at harvest time.
