2018 Barolo: Something beautiful was possible
While it may not be a great vintage—and while it is certainly a step down from its high-performing predecessor—some attractive,…
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Pignolo: Back from oblivion to make its mark
Simon J Woolf on the long history, recent revival, and stylistic variations of the once-endangered, intensely tannic Friulian red grape…
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Masseto Caveau Release: The High Renaissance of wine
At a special tasting in the temple devoted to one of Italy’s grandest wines, Robin Lee, with Masseto’s director Axel…
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Towards the light: Terroir hunting in Valpolicella
Sarah Marsh MW visits Valpolicella where she tastes fine, light, terroir-reflective red wines made from fresh grapes that are more…
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Cantina Terlano 1951–2021: From borderland to Neverland
Unlike many co-operatives, Cantina Terlano takes wine quality as seriously as its social role. Robin Lee reports from a vertical…
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A year in tasting: Italian wine
Over the past year, WFW writers have tasted numerous bottles of fine Italian wine. Here we pick out some of…
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At the table: Coniglio alla Ligure
Joanna Simon explores the history, preparation, and wines to pair with Coniglio alla Ligure, a popular Italian rabbit dish that…
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Nicolas Belfrage MW (1940–2022): A life built on taste
A man of letters who became a man of wine, Nick Belfrage MW was an influential merchant, the most significant…
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