Barolo 2021

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

On the lighter side of Italian reds, freshness and value are the keywords to these pleasingly fruit-focused styles

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

Paolo Cotroneo, Fattoria La Rivolta Cantine Olivella, ...

1 Clos d’Audhuy, La-O 2022 94 £27 Swig ...

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