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Chianti Classico: a glowing future plus 12 must-try wines
Chianti Classico’s fortunes took a dive in the middle of the last century, when tenant farmers and traditional vineyard methods gave way to mechanisation and international grape varieties. Today a new generation of producers is returning to original ways while embracing advances in the winery, says Emily O’Hare, who believes the region’s star is rising again.
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Italian wine investment: Tuscany and Piedmont
Twenty years ago it was Bordeaux that dominated the fine wine market – and investors’ cellars. Since then, Italy’s finest wines from Tuscany and Piedmont have emerged as worthy contenders, having weathered recession and a major market correction in the process. James Button explains how the investment landscape has changed so dramatically.
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Brunello di Montalcino: The 10 must-know estates
The producers of Montalcino are steadfast in their dedication to the Sangiovese grape – they even have their own name for it. Monty Waldin picks 10 top wineries from the DOCG region, exploring their differing approaches to this singular red variety and the noble wines it makes.
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The best Brunello di Montalcino wines: Expert reviews
The best Brunellos, according to our experts...
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Finding value: smart picks from Italy’s top producers
Smart picks from Italy's best producers...
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Michaela Morris: My top fine wines of 2020
Michaela Morris highlights her top wines of 2020...
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More property buyers eyeing Tuscan wine country, say agents
Estate agents covering Tuscany have reported greater interest in 2020 from domestic and foreign buyers...
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Property: Luxury Tuscan vineyard estate near Siena and Montalcino
Listed at €13.5m, this Tuscan villa south of Siena offers the chance to make wine in Val d'Orcia...
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Capezzana: Producer profile & tasting back 90 years
Tasting wines as far back as 1930...
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Historic estate for sale in Chianti Classico country
A restored Tuscan estate dating back to the 13th century nestled among vineyards and olive groves has been listed for sale
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Fake Sassicaia crime ring uncovered by Italian police
A warehouse raid near Milan found a counterfeit factory capable of producing thousands of fake bottles...
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Antinori’s 2017s: Tignanello & Solaia tasted
Two top Tuscan releases...
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Tenuta di Biserno: Maximising potential
Certain vintages of Pino have at times resulted in better wines than Biserno...
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New Super Tuscan Solaia and Cheval des Andes wines released
New cases of Latour 2009, plus the latest vintages of Masseto, Opus One and Château de Beaucastel's Hommage à Jacques Perrin have all been released
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Bolgheri 2017 vintage report: Experience counts
Initial impressions of the 2017 vintage, with 35 wines rated...
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Italian fine wines see ‘historic’ demand in 2020
New figures from Liv-ex have cemented the notion that Italy is very much in fashion among fine wine collectors and merchants.
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Tuscan trio
TOM MARESCA selects Tuscany's top wines from Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino at the annual tasting of new releases
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A cru for Chianti
With the concept of 'terroir' creeping into Tuscany, Panzano would be a top contender for grand cru status, says Richard Baudains
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New Chianti blends strikes back
JIM BUDD reports on how new blends and improved viticulture are enabling Chianti Classico to give the Super-Tuscans a run for their money
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The Chianti Winery King: Ruffino
BRIAN ST PIERRE talks to Adolfo Folonari of the great Tuscan merchant house and grower, Ruffino
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Italy Original Tuscan
Although ahead of its contemporaries in terms of history and legislation, Carmignano largely missed out on the renaissance of Tuscan winemaking. However, great changes are afoot and lost ground is rapidly being made up, Richard Baudains discovers.
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Buying a vineyard property in Tuscany: What are the options?
Vineyard properties listed for sale in Tuscany's rolling hills...
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Chianti Classico alternatives: Top Tuscany IGT wines
Michaela Morris takes a look at some of the region's best wines labelled as IGT...
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Chianti Classico: Living on the edge
All classic red wines have their ups and downs, and Chianti Classico is no exception. Tom Maresca reports on the new vintage releases and tells you what to expect
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#Storiedivino tastings: New vintage releases from Italy
Aldo Fiordelli reports on some of Italy's 'lockdown launches'
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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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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 and 2017: Top wines
Those that stood out were elegant and balanced
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Chianti Classico latest releases: Full report
The quality of Chianti Classico's new releases is very high...
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Bolgheri at 25: A retrospective
Richard Baudains reflects on this Tuscan crown jewel...
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The changing face of Le Pupille’s Saffredi
Looking back through the years...
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Castello Nipozzano: Tasting Mormoreto
Castello Nipozzano's flagship wine...
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Is Le Serre Nuove Italy’s best second wine?
Aldo Fiordelli tastes a vertical of 'the best Italian second wine'...
