Ciliegiolo: Going solo
Nicolas Belfrage MW extolls the virtues of Ciliegiolo and admires the skill of those who work with the still-underused Italian…
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The miracle of Montefalco: Sagrantino
A grape variety dating back more than 2,000 years, and capable of producing wines of awesome power, Sagrantino was on…
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Makers and shapers of modern Italian wine
Nicolas Belfrage MW picks out some of the visionary individuals who have contributed most to the soul of Italian wine…
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Sassicaia: Un Vino Diverso
In the first of a series of classic pieces re-published in tribute to the hugely respected wine writer Nicolas Belfrage…
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Frank Cornelissen 2019 vintage: A song of himself
Robin Lee is transported by a tasting of the latest, exceptional wines by Frank Cornelissen, one of the most significant…
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Masseto: Merlot taking flight
After a tasting of ten vintages between 1995 and 2018, Margaret Rand finally falls in love with the Super-Tuscan Merlot,…
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Amarone Opera Prima: A musical launch for the 2017 vintage
Sarah Marsh MW enjoys the wine—and music—at the launch of the 2017 Amarone vintage at Amarone Opera Prima in Verona.…
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2019 Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista: Il Vigore
David Williams reports from the online launch of the latest release of the annual artistic project from Ornellaia. The process…
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