Magazine: May 2020 Issue
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Gaja: A family portraitThis fifth-generation winemaking dynasty elevated Barbaresco to fine-wine status...
By Tiziano Gaia Last updated
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18 Italian reds under £20Amy Wislocki and James Button select their favourites...
By James Button Last updated
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Southern Italy for wine lovers: Wineries and vineyard staysFrom seaside villas with vineyards to winery-owned hotels amid ancient caves...
By Carla Capalbo Published
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Valpolicella Ripasso and Ripasso-style reds: Panel tasting resultsThere's plenty of potential for Veneto’s ripasso and ripasso-style red wines
By Michael Garner Last updated
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Jefford: The language of wineAndrew Jefford examines the two kinds of wine tasting....
By Andrew Jefford Published
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Ageing Italian whites: A (patient) wine lover’s guideThe producers to seek out, and 10 great wines to age...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Aglianico focus: Is it the Nebbiolo of the south?The future for this ancient grape looks promising...
By Andy Howard MW Published
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Expert’s choice: VerdicchioMichael Garner picks his current favourites
By Michael Garner Published
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Chianti Classico Riserva & Gran Selezione 2015 & 2016: Panel tasting resultsWhat is it that distinguishes these two highest-quality categories from the rest?
By Monty Waldin Last updated
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Regional profile: Sulcis, SardiniaThe producers of this island DOC have upended their focus on quantity to create wines that communicate an incredible sense of place...
By Susan Hulme MW Published
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Young guns of Italy: The winemakers to know aboutMichaela Morris highlights a dozen young individualists...
By Michaela Morris Published
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Bolgheri at 25: A retrospectiveRichard Baudains reflects on this Tuscan crown jewel...
By Richard Baudains Published
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Wine Legend: Ornellaia 2001'Suave... very concentrated' - just one of the reasons Ornellaia 2001 is a wine legend...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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The promise of PignolettoPignoletto is a variety that deserves recognition in its own right...
By Carla Capalbo Last updated
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Steven Spurrier’s farewell column: Not ‘Goodbye’ just ‘Au revoir’Steven Spurrier reflects on the past 27 years....
By Steven Spurrier Published
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How long to reach the perfect temperatures – Ask DecanterHow long should it take to cool or warm a bottle of wine for serving?
By Ronan Sayburn MS Published