The four northernmost regions of Italy share more than just a mountainous border with neighbouring countries. Meet some of the key winemakers in each region – some of whom own vines on both sides of the border – and discover the results of an ongoing exchange of ideas and wine heritage

The very high scores here, from a small field, reflect the quality and general deliciousness to be expected from the high-standard Pinot Noirs grown across Germany’s regions

Difficult to get hold of they may be, but Swiss reds and whites are distinctive, delicious, diverse and definitely worth tracking down

Although it’s best known around the world for established brands of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, New Zealand’s wine scene is being driven by the creativity and innovation of a diverse new wave of winemaking. We introduce six names to know

Is heading for higher ground the best way to combat rising temperatures? Many in Piedmont’s premier region are doing so, though some still argue it’s skilled blending that holds the answer to achieving balance

Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve tried