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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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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