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Barolo vs Barbaresco vs Brunello: What’s the difference?
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What’s the difference between Muscat, Moscatel and Moscato?
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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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Do ‘wine legs’ mean a better wine?
What does it say about your wine?
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What are lees in wine?
Lees can have a big influence...
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Wine bottle sizes: Magnum, methuselah, midas and more
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How to read wine tasting notes
Decanter experts help you to cut through the jargon...
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Syrah and Shiraz – what is the difference?
Nothing! The grape is the same but the wine styles vary…
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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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What’s the perfect serving temperature for red wine?
Some can be chilled while others will cope with warmer conditions...
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Champagne and Crémant: What’s the difference?
Our overview of these two wine styles...
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Should you put wine in the freezer?
It might seem like the obvious method – but is it the best?
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Why are there crystals in my wine?
Worry not, they are natural and harmless...
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How to let a wine breathe, and when
Does it make a difference...?
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How long does wine last after opening?
Some pointers on how long your opened bottle will last...
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What to do if your wine cork breaks or crumbles
What to do next? And is the wine in good condition?
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What does ‘frizzante’ mean?
And is it any different from spumante?...
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What is claret wine?
Tied to Britain's long-standing love affair with the wines of Bordeaux...
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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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How much does a French vineyard cost?
Land agency Safer has updated its list of vineyard prices...
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What is Fumé Blanc?
What is Fumé Blanc and how does it differ from Sauvignon Blanc...
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All about wine barrels
There are many things about wine barrels that can impact the wine, from size and material, to origin to cooperage...
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Which countries drink the most wine?
The US is still the biggest market...
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Does a wine bottle punt mean better quality?
Is an indented bottom desirable – in your wine bottle..?
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Peking duck and wine pairing
Why you shouldn't go for Pinot Noir...
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What is Cannonau?
The Sardinian name for a widely planted red wine grape variety...
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Best wines to drink with lasagne
What wines should – and shouldn’t – you try with lasagne?
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What wine should I use when cooking risotto? Ask Decanter
Tips on what to choose...
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What are the best wines for spicy food?
Find wines to pair with fiery dishes...
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What do Tannat wines taste like?
Pour yourself a glass to mark Tannat day on 14 April...
