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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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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