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Blessed with perfect growing conditions and a proud culinary tradition, Croatia’s abundant north-western peninsula promises rich pickings for gastronomes, says Ben Olsen

When all you want for dinner is a what’s-in-the-fridge salad, matching wines with it can be surprisingly challenging – we come to the rescue with some essential pointers…

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It can be hard to navigate the annual Tuscan Sangiovese releases, which span different vintages and styles. Start here, with our expert’s view, and her pick of 30 recommended wines

SLOW TRIPS THROUGH ITALY ARE AS VARIED AS ITS LANDSCAPES — AND ALLOW YOU TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN LOCAL CULTURE. WHETHER YOU’RE EXPLORING THE VENETIAN LAGOON BY BOAT, HIKING TO ROME LIKE AN ANCIENT PILGRIM OR ROAD-TRIPPING ALONG THE BACKSTREETS OF SOUTHERN PUGLIA, HERE’S HOW TO CAPTURE THE ART OF LA DOLCE VITA