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20 expert-recommended Brunello Riserva 2020 you need, including one spectacular 100-point wineThe verdict's in...
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Brunello di Montalcino Vintage Report: The best of the ‘intense’ new 2021 winesA vintage of great potential...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2020: Vintage report and 20 top picksTwenty of the best from the 2020 vintage...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Riserva: 10 picks from a triumphant return to formDiscover recommendations for what to buy and when to drink them...
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Best value Brunello di Montalcino 2020: 10 to buyMichaela Morris suggests the wines that offer maximum bang-for-your-buck...
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Which Brunello 2019 should I drink when?15 Brunellos for early, mid-term and long-term drinking from the ‘superb’ 2019 vintage...
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Our expert picks out her top-value Chianti Classico buysHard to beat for the price...
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Chianti Classico: The enduring appeal and resilience of RiservaThe squeezed middle gets a new lease of life...
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Gran Selezione: Chianti Classico's 100-point milestoneComing of age at last...
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Chillable and quaffable: The low-alcohol Chianti Classico vintage everyone is talking aboutA vintage for drinking with gusto...
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Chianti Classico annata new releases: The wines to buy in 2025Michaela Morris reviews the 2023 growing season and the wines, along with a clutch of late releases from 2022, 2021 and 2020.
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: New releases rated54 wines tasted and rated, with expert opinion along the way...
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2021: Vintage snapshot & 15 top picksA sneak peek at the new vintage...
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 & Riserva 2019: New releases in 2023See which of the new releases are worth seeking out...
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019 & Riserva 2018: Vintage report'Loads of enjoyment over the next seven to ten years,' says Michaela Morris...
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015 previewDo the wines live up to their promise?...
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 & 2015 Riservas: Gaining groundPlenty to praise here...
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 and Riserva 2017: vintage report and top winesMichela Morris reports on the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 releases, plus the 2017 Riservas, finding wines with lovely definition of aromas, vibrancy and balanced alcohols.
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Our expert picks out her top-value Chianti Classico buysHard to beat for the price...
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Chianti Classico: The enduring appeal and resilience of RiservaThe squeezed middle gets a new lease of life...
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Gran Selezione: Chianti Classico's 100-point milestoneComing of age at last...
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Chillable and quaffable: The low-alcohol Chianti Classico vintage everyone is talking aboutA vintage for drinking with gusto...
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Chianti Classico annata: New releases in 2024New Chianti Classico releases tasted and rated...
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Bolgheri 2019: Vintage report plus 50 top winesA five-star vintage says Aldo who selects his top picks from 2019...
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Chianti Classico 2020 & 2019: New releasesComparing 2020 with 2019, the latter delivers more aroma precision and flavour intensity, says Michaela Morris...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2017 vintage report and top-scoring wines'Numerous wines demonstrate greater freshness than anticipated,' reports Michaela Morris...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2004: a retrospectiveHave you got any of these 50 wines in your cellar?
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Bolgheri 2018 vintage report: Graceful wines suitable for the long haulDecisive variability in the 2018 vintage between high-end and emerging producers...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2016: vintage report and top wines'Brunello-lovers should absolutely buy up!'
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New Chianti Classico releases: top scorers and best-value picksTop scorers and best value wines from Michaela's Chianti Classico report...
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Best Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 plus late releasesSome of Chianti Classico's finest wines...
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Best Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018 plus late releasesDoes Gran Selezione represent the best of the region?
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015 previewDo the wines live up to their promise?...
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 and Riserva 2017: vintage report and top winesMichela Morris reports on the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 releases, plus the 2017 Riservas, finding wines with lovely definition of aromas, vibrancy and balanced alcohols.
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Brunello di Montalcino 2013: Report and top winesExclusive preview of the vintage and top wines...
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Brunello Riserva 2012: Report & Top winesSee Michaela's report on the 2012 Brunello Riservas, including her tasting notes and scores for 55 wines...
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Bolgheri 2016: One of the best vintages ever?35 wines tasted and a full vintage report, plus value picks...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2012: Top wines and vintage reviewSee Richard Baudains' top wines from the vintage...
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Brunello 2013 vintage: A sneak preview
Stephen Brook gives you a head-start on the vintage...
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2007Very good vintage, bordering on five stars for some appellations.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2000Cabernet and Sangiovese have the edge on Merlot; good vintage on the coast.
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Chianti Classico 2017: A first lookA sneak preview for Premium members...
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Sassicaia 2014: TastedThe 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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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2001
Powerful reds yielding good Chianti and great Bordeaux-style blends.
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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 2003Very well-balanced, good quality reds from Chianti and Montepulciano.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 20042004 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Concentrated wines of complexity and length with significant aging potential.
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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 20062006 vintage guide for Italy Tuscany. Good - but not over-the-top - intensity and concentration, excellent balance promises wine for the long haul.
