Magazine: May 2020 Issue

Southern Italy for wine lovers: Wineries and vineyard stays

From seaside villas with vineyards to winery-owned hotels amid ancient caves...

Jefford: The language of wine

Andrew Jefford examines the two kinds of wine tasting....

Ageing Italian whites: A (patient) wine lover’s guide

The producers to seek out, and 10 great wines to age...

Aglianico focus: Is it the Nebbiolo of the south?

The future for this ancient grape looks promising...

Expert's choice: Verdicchio

Michael Garner picks his current favourites

Valpolicella Ripasso and Ripasso-style reds: Panel tasting results

There's plenty of potential for Veneto’s ripasso and ripasso-style red wines

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...

Gaja: A family portrait

This fifth-generation winemaking dynasty elevated Barbaresco to fine-wine status...

Young guns of Italy: The winemakers to know about

Michaela Morris highlights a dozen young individualists...

Bolgheri at 25: A retrospective

Richard Baudains reflects on this Tuscan crown jewel...

The promise of Pignoletto

Pignoletto is a variety that deserves recognition in its own right...

Wine Legend: Ornellaia 2001

18 Italian reds under £20

Amy Wislocki and James Button select their favourites...

Steven Spurrier's farewell column: Not ‘Goodbye’ just ‘Au revoir’

Steven Spurrier reflects on the past 27 years....

How long to reach the perfect temperatures - Ask Decanter

How long should it take to cool or warm a bottle of wine for serving?

Chianti Classico Riserva & Gran Selezione 2015 & 2016: Panel tasting results

What is it that distinguishes these two highest-quality categories from the rest?