Sangiovese
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Castello Banfi’s Poggio all’Oro: vertical tasting
Michaela Morris enjoys a vertical of the wine at the Banfi estate...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: panel tasting results
111 wines tasted and rated...
By Susan Hulme MW Published
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Italian-style winemaking in California: the top bottles to seek out
What makes Italian Californian wines, in their many different guises, so deliciously appealing,..
By Clare Tooley MW Published
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Bibi Graetz Testamatta: 2000-2019 vertical
14 vintages of Testamatta tasted, from inaugural 2000 vintage to the latest release, 2019...
By Stephen Brook Published
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Suvereto: Regional profile & names to know
A small area in the northern Maremma where Bordeaux varieties thrive alongside Sangiovese and local white grapes...
By Filippo Magnani Published
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Brunello di Montalcino 2017 vintage report and top-scoring wines
'Numerous wines demonstrate greater freshness than anticipated,' reports Michaela Morris...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Barolo and Brunello vintages to drink now
Michaela Morris highlights the best vintages of Barolo & Brunello to open and enjoy right now...
By Michaela Morris Published
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A guide to Chianti Classico’s new sub-zones
Emily O'Hare takes us on a tour of the new sub-zones of Chianti Classico...
By Emily O'Hare Last updated
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Buyer’s guide to Romagna Sangiovese
The grape is finding a new identity in Romagna DOC...
By Åsa Johansson Published
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Chianti Rùfina: regional profile plus top wines worth seeking out
Chianti Rùfina offers quality, characterful red wines of superb value and great consistency.
By Monty Waldin Last updated
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Top 10 best-value Brunello di Montalcino 2017 wines
See Michaela's ten value highlights...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Under-the-radar Brunello producers in 2022
Five Brunello producers you may not have come across but need to know...
By Michaela Morris Published
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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 vintage report and top-scoring wines
See which of the new releases impressed the most...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Brunello di Montalcino 2004: a retrospective
Have you got any of these 50 wines in your cellar?
By Monty Waldin Last updated
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Brunello di Montalcino 2014: What to look for
An atypical vintage but the quality is there if you know where to look...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Rosso di Montalcino: Brunello’s charming little brother
Some excellent, affordable Sangiovese wines from Montalcino...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Tasting Col d’Orcia Poggio al Vento wines: 1990 – 2010
Going behind the label of this celebrated Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wine...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Vigorello: Tasting 50 years of a Tuscan wine pioneer
Tasting an historic Tuscan wine through the decades...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Brunello di Montalcino 2016: vintage report and top wines
'Brunello-lovers should absolutely buy up!'
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015: vintage report and top wines
Michaela Morris finds much to like after tasting 40 Brunello di Montalcino Riservas from the 2015 vintage with wines showing charm and generosity
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Chianti Classico 2019 plus late releases
48 Chianti Classico wines tasted and rated...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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New Chianti Classico releases: top scorers and best-value picks
Top scorers and best value wines from Michaela's Chianti Classico report...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Best Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 plus late releases
Some of Chianti Classico's finest wines...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Best Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018 plus late releases
Does Gran Selezione represent the best of the region?
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Tuscany’s best recent vintages plus the top wines to try
Each growing season seems to bring different but equally challenging conditions in Tuscany: it’s rarely easy. We explain how producers succeeded in the five most significant recent vintages, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016, and pick four standout wines from each to try.
By Monty Waldin Last updated
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015 preview
Do the wines live up to their promise?...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 & 2015 Riservas: Gaining ground
Plenty to praise here...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 and Riserva 2017: vintage report and top wines
Michela 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.
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Best Italian wines: A selection of the greatest
See Decanter experts' top-rated Italian wines...
By James Button Last updated
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Bibi Graetz Colore: celebrating 20 vintages
A rare vertical of this sought-after Tuscan wine...
By Stephen Brook Published
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What is Rosso di Montalcino? Ask Decanter
100% Sangiovese from Montalcino...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Great value Chianti under £20
Try one of these Chianti wines under £20...
By Monty Waldin Last updated