What the locals are drinking

As Rioja celebrates a century of reds and whites, Spain’s famed wine variety is in robust health

A tasting of more than 300 wines, covering vintages of marked and contrasting identities, revealed an array of different profiles united by their approachability and ageworthiness

Wine lover’s guide to

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

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

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