Central Italy
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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.
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Brunello di Montalcino 2015: vintage report and top winesThe best 2015s offer freshness of aromas and flavours, and succulent acidity...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Terre Margaritelli – A connection between Wood and WineSponsored
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By Decanter Staff Published
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Ornellaia: a masterclass in eleganceA Decanter Virtual Masterclass from the cellars of Ornellaia...
By Monty Waldin Last updated
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Bibi Graetz Colore: celebrating 20 vintagesA rare vertical of this sought-after Tuscan wine...
By Stephen Brook Published
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Amphorae ageing in the Med: Podere San Cristoforo’s experimentWe've tasted this amphorae-aged underwater wine...
By James Button Published
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Isole e Olena: producer profile and latest releases tastedStephen Brook tastes the latest releases from this Tuscan estate...
By Stephen Brook Published
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Castello Banfi: producer profile plus 14 wines tastedA winery focused on continual improvements through innovation...
By James Button Published
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Ornellaia 2018 released for the first timeOrnellaia's 2018 vintage makes its debut...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Great value Chianti under £20Try one of these Chianti wines under £20...
By Monty Waldin Last updated
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Tuscany: Exploring Vernaccia di San GimignanoSusan Hulme MW introduces Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Monty Waldin recommends 12 wines...
By Susan Hulme MW Last updated
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Tua Rita: producer profile plus latest releases tastedA diverse range of wines from this Tuscan producer...
By Susan Hulme MW Published
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First taste: Sassicaia 2018Aldo Fiordelli reports on Sassicaia's latest vintage...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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First taste: Ornellaia 2018Aldo Fiordelli reports on the latest release and tastes the wine...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Chianti Classico: a glowing future plus 12 must-try winesChianti 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.
By Emily O'Hare Published
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Property: Chianti wine ‘castle’ listed for sale at €14mHistoric estate with vines, winery and swimming pool offers glimpse of the higher end of the market in Tuscany...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Italian wine investment: Tuscany and PiedmontTwenty 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.
By James Button Published
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Secrets of the Castle: Banfi and the family pioneers of MontalcinoSponsored
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By Decanter Staff Published
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Brunello di Montalcino: The 10 must-know estatesThe 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.
By Monty Waldin Last updated
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The best Brunello di Montalcino wines: Expert reviewsThe best Brunellos, according to our experts...
By James Button Last updated
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Michaela Morris: My top fine wines of 2020Michaela Morris highlights her top wines of 2020...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo: Italy’s serious roséDon't overlook this cherry-coloured rosé from the hills of Abruzzo...
By James Button Published
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More property buyers eyeing Tuscan wine country, say agentsEstate agents covering Tuscany have reported greater interest in 2020 from domestic and foreign buyers...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Discovering Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: 40 wines tasted and rated40 wines tasted with some impressive quality on show - particularly from the Riservas...
By James Button Last updated
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Property: Luxury Tuscan vineyard estate near Siena and MontalcinoListed at €13.5m, this Tuscan villa south of Siena offers the chance to make wine in Val d'Orcia...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Abruzzo’s Trebbiano: Breaking the mouldTime to track these whites down...
By James Button Published
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Capezzana: Producer profile & tasting back 90 yearsTasting wines as far back as 1930...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Historic estate for sale in Chianti Classico countryA restored Tuscan estate dating back to the 13th century nestled among vineyards and olive groves has been listed for sale
By Chris Mercer Published
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Fake Sassicaia crime ring uncovered by Italian policeA warehouse raid near Milan found a counterfeit factory capable of producing thousands of fake bottles...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Antinori’s 2017s: Tignanello & Solaia tastedTwo top Tuscan releases...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Tenuta di Biserno: Maximising potentialCertain vintages of Pino have at times resulted in better wines than Biserno...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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New Super Tuscan Solaia and Cheval des Andes wines releasedNew 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
By Chris Mercer Published