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Northern Italy

I tagged along with a truffle hunter and his dog and discovered how this elusive 'white gold' hijacks our brains

Why truffles send us insane in the membrane...

By Amy Bizzarri Published 31 August 26
Beyond just whites: Colli Orientali is crafting thrilling reds from Friuli’s native varieties

A splash of Italian colour...

By Richard Baudains Published 24 August 26
Prosecco Day: Discover 10 award-winning wines to celebrate with

Award-winning sparklers...

By Martin Green Published 11 August 26
Inside VCR, the Italian nursery that supplies a quarter of the world's vines

Ever wondered where vines come from..?

By Sarah Lane Published 10 August 26
More than a lakeside sipper: Why Lugana deserves your attention this summer

Look past Lugana's reputation as a casual holiday pour and discover what makes it worthy of more serious attention.

By James Button Published 2 August 26

Panel tasting results: North Italian Pinot Grigio bursting with character

Insipid? Tasteless? Think again...

By Melania Battiston Published 20 July 26
The Antipodean winemakers feeling the lure of Italy

Going back to the old country...

By Lisa Cardelli Published 13 July 26
Asolo & Montello: Style and sophistication in the Veneto

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By Decanter Staff Published 10 July 26

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Valdo: Celebrating 100 years as a pioneer in Prosecco Superiore

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By Decanter Staff Published 8 July 26

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Bottega: Redefining perceptions of Prosecco

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By Decanter Staff Published 3 July 26

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Vignaioli Piemontesi: Exploring the treasures of Piedmont

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By Decanter Staff Published 29 June 26

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Meeting Mr Dal Forno – the man who revolutionised Amarone

From co-op to cult...

By Richard Baudains Published 29 June 26
Shining a spotlight on Terodelgo Rotaliano and Pinot Grigio

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By Decanter Staff Published 26 June 26

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European excellence: Let's say cheers to cheese this summer

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By Decanter Staff Published 3 June 26

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The story of Timorasso, the Piedmont grape brought back from near-extinction

Once the rarest of Piedmont's white varieties...

By Alessandra Piubello Published 31 May 26
Champagne vs Prosecco: What’s the difference?

Two sparkling wine heavyweights...

By Elie Lloyd Ellis Last updated 27 May 26
La Collina dei Ciliegi: The winery to watch in Valpantena

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By Decanter Staff Published 25 May 26

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Why Italy’s king of Barbaresco bet big on Bordeaux blends 30 years ago

A foot in both camps...

By Claire Cocks Published 25 May 26
Alto Piemonte is home to Piedmont's ‘other Nebbiolo’, and deserves more attention

You’ve heard of Barolo, and you’ve almost certainly heard of Barbaresco. There’s a chance you’ve already crossed paths with Roero – but have you ever heard of Alto Piemonte?

By James Button Published 22 May 26
Trentino emerges: A whole new world to discover in the Dolomites

The pearl of the Dolomites...

By Richard Baudains Published 15 May 26
Panel tasting results: Unadulterated, unoaked Italian reds brimming with freshness

Vibrancy and vitality bottled...

By Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW Published 8 May 26
Building an identity for Alta Langa – Piedmont's revitalised sparkling wines

High altitude sparklers...

By Richard Baudains Published 2 May 26
New Nebbiolo releases that show this grape's light-hearted side

A brighter shade of pale red...

By Michaela Morris Published 24 April 26

Gavi: Piedmont’s hidden gem

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By Decanter Staff Published 10 April 26

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Marchesi di Barolo: A new take on Sauvignon Blanc and a celebration of a Marchesa’s legacy in the Langhe

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By Decanter Staff Published 8 April 26

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Barbaresco 2023 & Riserva 2021: Our expert recommendations

Discover how this rollercoaster vintage yielded deliciously drinkable Barbarescos.

By Michaela Morris Published 7 April 26
Riserva wine, what does the term mean? We explore...

The realities of Riserva...

By Michaela Morris Published 5 April 26
Tenuta Il Finale – Shining a spotlight on Piedmont’s land and grapes

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By Decanter Staff Published 3 April 26

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Our Barolo Riserva 2020 recommendations: ‘Immediate harmony and instant enjoyment’

With some stellar late releases...

By Michaela Morris Published 2 April 26

Barolo 2022: Our top value finds

Going back to the classics...

By Michaela Morris Published 1 April 26
Barolo 2022: Our guide to the ‘against-all odds’ vintage

Getting to grips with a tricky vintage...

By Michaela Morris Published 31 March 26
San Leonardo 2021: A vintage of light and shade

Great vintages are built on light...

By Raffaele Mosca Published 28 March 26