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Gaja: A family portrait
This fifth-generation winemaking dynasty elevated Barbaresco to fine-wine status...
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18 Italian reds under £20
Amy Wislocki and James Button select their favourites...
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Southern Italy for wine lovers: Wineries and vineyard stays
From seaside villas with vineyards to winery-owned hotels amid ancient caves...
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Valpolicella Ripasso and Ripasso-style reds: Panel tasting results
There's plenty of potential for Veneto’s ripasso and ripasso-style red wines
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Jefford: The language of wine
Andrew Jefford examines the two kinds of wine tasting....
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Ageing Italian whites: A (patient) wine lover’s guide
The producers to seek out, and 10 great wines to age...
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Aglianico focus: Is it the Nebbiolo of the south?
The future for this ancient grape looks promising...
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Expert’s choice: Verdicchio
Michael Garner picks his current favourites
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Chianti Classico Riserva & Gran Selezione 2015 & 2016: Panel tasting results
What is it that distinguishes these two highest-quality categories from the rest?
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Regional profile: Sulcis, Sardinia
The producers of this island DOC have upended their focus on quantity to create wines that communicate an incredible sense of place...
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Young guns of Italy: The winemakers to know about
Michaela Morris highlights a dozen young individualists...
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Bolgheri at 25: A retrospective
Richard Baudains reflects on this Tuscan crown jewel...
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Wine Legend: Ornellaia 2001
'Suave... very concentrated' - just one of the reasons Ornellaia 2001 is a wine legend...
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The promise of Pignoletto
Pignoletto is a variety that deserves recognition in its own right...
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Steven Spurrier’s farewell column: Not ‘Goodbye’ just ‘Au revoir’
Steven Spurrier reflects on the past 27 years....
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How long to reach the perfect temperatures – Ask Decanter
How long should it take to cool or warm a bottle of wine for serving?
