Gaja: relax Brunello rules on Sangiovese
Italian winemaker Angelo Gaja has said that Brunello should operate a two-tier system and allow other varieties other than Sangiovese.As the Brunello grape blending furore continues, the veteran...
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Meaning Blood of Jove, or Jupiter, Sangiovese is the Chianti grape par excellence, and responsible in Tuscany too, for Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobilo de Montpulciano.A fussy grape to grow, it...
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Barone Ricasoli to register ‘Brolio’ Sangiovese clone
Chianti Classico's Barone Ricasoli is about to register its own Sangiovese clone with the Italian ministry of agriculture.Ricasoli BrolioIn tandem with a comprehensive zoning study at Ricasoli’s...
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Panel tasting results recommended: Brunello di Montalcino 2007
See the recommended wines from Decanter's recent Brunello di Montalcino 2007 panel tasting with Jane Hunt MW, Richard Baudains and Rosemary George MW.Brunello di Montalcino 2007Villa I Cipressi,...
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Montalcino rallies round as Soldera’s Brunellos are destroyed
Vandals have destroyed thousands of litres of ageing Brunello in the cellars of cult producer Gianfranco Soldera.Soldera cellarThe cellars at Soldera’s Case Basse estate in Montalcino were broken into...
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Tenuta di Argiano sold
Montalcino estate Tenuta di Argiano, one of the largest Brunello producers, has been sold to a group of international investors.ArgianoOwner Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano has announced the sale of her...
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Ornellaia: Producer profile
Lodovico Antinori set himself up in competition with Sassicaia when he planted vines in Bolgheri. The estate has changed hands, but the style is consistent. Stephen Brook visits...
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Decanter’s Italy Fine Wine Encounter event preview by Ian D’Agata
On Saturday 10 May, at London's Lancaster hotel, wine lovers and Decanter readers will have the opportunity to taste some of Italy's greatest wines and meet the men and women who make them. Read Ian...
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: Top tier or just another layer?
The first wines labelled as Gran Selezione, Chianti Classico’s new top level, were unveiled in February in Florence, amid some controversy. Stephen Brook hears opposing views, picks his best buys and...
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DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: Red Tuscany under £15
This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for Red Tuscany under £15 went to Abbadia Ardenga, Rosso di Montalcino 2012 (14%)Abbadia Ardenga Italy Tuscany Rosso di Montalcino 2012Tasted...
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World’s highest wine launch takes place on Mount Ararat
The world's highest wine launch took place last weekend, August 8, on the peak of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey.Winemaker Zorik Gharibian launching Yeraz on Mount Ararat (Image: Hakob Houhannisyan) At...
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Italy’s winemaking giants: Big can be beautiful
In the world of wine, smaller is often regarded as better, with boutique estates and cult micro-cuvées taking the top spots. But, as Ian D'Agata discovers, large companies with their diverse portfolios...
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Monterey: Frontier fever
With its dramatic vistas Monterey may seem like the Wild West, but its lack of rules and remarkable terrain are responsible for some of California’s most exhilarating – and often inexpensive – wines,...
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Five must-visit wineries at the Decanter Mediterranean Fine Wine Encounter
This year's Decanter Mediterranean Fine Wine Encounter in London on Saturday 7th March 2015 is set to showcase an incredible selection of wines from top producers across this exciting region, so read...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2010 – the finest vintage yet?
The near-perfect growing conditions in 2010 have resulted in one of the finest vintages in a generation. Here are three talented winemakers who have truly excelled.Famous for being the DOCG with the...
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The undiscovered Sangiovese
While Tuscany may provide the most evocative illustration of Sangiovese’s prowess, it turns out this talented grape has many other homes too. Richard Baudains finds distinctive alter egos and...
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Brunello: The many crus of Montalcino
Its origins are based solely around the city of Montalcino, but there’s more than one style of Brunello. And there’s no better way to understand this intriguing wine than to seek out the...
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The story of Sassicaia: How a controversial experiment became a legend
When we talk about Sassicaia and the Tenuta San Guido Estate, the words which come to mind are innovative and pioneering. What we know today as one of Tuscany’s leading estates was once an experimental...
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Ultimate Tuscany: Top 10 wineries to visit
Wine writer and travel agent Filippo Bartolotta talks about Tuscany, its wines and recommends his top 10 wineries to visit in the region. Tuscany is like a great bottle of wine: lovingly created and...
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Six seriously underrated wine regions
Looking for unbeatable value? We asked six Decanter experts to choose the region or wine they feel is seriously underrated, and recommend the 12 bargains that you should snap up. Bairrada vineyards in...
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