Sarah Kemp is enchanted by Xinomavro and other fine wines made by an outstanding producer in the mountains of northwest Greece. By Sarah Kemp In an article first published in WFW64 in June, 2019, Sarah Kemp travels to the remote mountains of the Amyndeon appellation in the Florina region of northwest Greece to meet Angelos… Read More »
A guide to the ancient grape variety that has set the standard for fine Greek white wine. By Panos Kakaviatos Both on and (increasingly) off its original island home of Santorini, Assyrtiko merits attention as a hardy grape variety capable of producing white wines as exciting as top Burgundy and Riesling, says Panos Kakaviatos. A… Read More »
Superstar chef Tomos Parry opened the restaurant last summer after taking over a former Byron Burger site on Beak Street. Parry is renowned for applying Basque cooking techniques to high-quality British produce, with a particular penchant for flame cooking. The restaurant, Brat, was opened by him in a former Shoreditch strip club back in 2018,… Read More »
Chianti Classico has been recently separated into 11 UGAs (Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive, awkwardly translated into Additional Geographical Units). From the 2022 harvest, this permits winemakers to denote where the grapes originated within this broad appellation. It’s not a rigorous terroir-based classification (which would be excessively fine-grained to be practical), but it does give consumers a… Read More »
A “smoldering” 100 percent Pinot Meunier. By Anne Krebiehl MW A pure Pinot Meunier from a special site in Damery is Telmont’s successful first foray into single-plot winemaking, says Anne Krebiehl MW. It all started in 2011, with the arrival of seven large foudres in Champagne Telmont’s cellars in Damery. Each of them holds 5,000… Read More »
Mariana Salvador is a vintner associated with Textura and the Barbetio still wines. She embarked on her personal enterprise in the Dão region known as Revela, with 2021 making its premier vintage. The vineyards are located in Nelas. Revela Tinto 2021 Dão, PortugalThis wine is from Nelas and originates from a single plot of vines… Read More »
Critical acclaim has created a buzz around the Brunello di Montalcino 2019 releases not seen since the 2016 vintage, according to early reports from merchants. ‘Brunello enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice,’ said Decanter’s Michaela Morris in her recent Brunello di Montalcino 2019 vintage report. Davy Żyw, senior buyer at Berry Bros & Rudd, said,… Read More »
The modern era of Chilean wine has been defined by French grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, with Syrah and Pinot Noir advancing more recently. Most of these vineyards exist around Santiago in the northern region of Chile. Yet, another aspect of Chile reveals its viticultural roots that I’m delving into,… Read More »
The Decanter Italy Experience was truly an unforgettable day! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us at The Landmark London to celebrate Italy in style. It was a privilege to share the day with such a vibrant and spirited audience. As we reflect on the day’s splendour, we invite you to relive… Read More »
A new book lifts the lid on a history of deceit and criminality in the wine world. By Stuart Walton Stuart Walton reviews Vintage Crime: A Short History of Wine Fraud by Rebecca Gibb MW. Questions of authenticity loom large when it comes to eating and drinking. How do we know that what we are… Read More »