Expressing Valpolicella’s true spirit is a matter of taste, reveals Michael Garner…
Premier cru status, grand cru quality
Things change, even in stately Burgundy, and producers in the region are free to apply for a vineyard’s status to be upgraded, if the quality justifies it. But what are their chances? Stephen Brook assesses the promotion prospects of the seven most likely premier cru candidates, north to south, recommending two wines from each.
Sardinia: a buyer’s guide
Often overlooked by wine lovers, this ruggedly beautiful holiday island’s many grapes and styles are waiting to be discovered, reports Michaela Morris...
Barbaresco 2016 & Riserva 2014: Latest releases
Stephen Brook reports on the latest vintage releases from Barbaresco...
Know your Sherry styles
Spanish wine specialist Sarah Jane Evans MW talks you through the key styles of Sherry. Also see top Sherry recommendations from Decanter's tastings team...
Is wine gluten free?
Whatever your position on the current vilification of gluten, its presence in food and drink is a serious issue for millions of coeliac disease sufferers. We ask experts whether there is any link between gluten and wine.
Lambrusco: Back on the menu plus top wines worth trying
Simon Woolf finds the perfect antidote for Emilia Romagna’s hearty food, in the form of Lambrusco...