Amarone is one of those wines which evokes different feelings in different people. Some may recall enjoying the rich, curranty fruit and warming alcohol in their favourite chair on a winter’s night. A vino da meditazione which needs no accompaniment. Others may find that it’s a food-friendly wine perfect for drinking with roast lamb or seasonal game, and some enjoy …
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One of the most well known international red grape varieties, ever fluctuating in popularity, Merlot is not to be underestimated. It’s characterised by red fruits such as ripe plums, gentle spices, soft tannins and rounded, plush texture, expressing notes of mocha or chocolate with oak influence. The best examples have great ageing potential. Merlot can produce noteworthy varietal wines and …
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Travel east out of Rome, over the grandeur of the Apennine mountains, and once you start to descend on the other side, you will find yourself in the tranquil majesty of Abruzzo. The terrain moves from imposing peaks to rolling foothills and then gentle slopes as you approach the shimmering Adriatic sea. Here, centring on the small town of Tollo …
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Michaela Morris is one of the first certified Italian Wine Experts through Vinitaly International Academy in 2015, who co-created the curriculum for VIA’s Italian Wine Maestro course. She holds the WSET Diploma and is the new Regional Chair for Piedmont at Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). As such, Morris was perfectly positioned, along the shore of Lake Michigan, to share …
Read More »Sleek and silky, this Pinot offers vibrant and expressive cherry and raspberry flavors accented by rose petal and dusky spices, gliding on the long, supple finish. Drink now through 2032. 1,600 cases made. Source : 4db9e7568e724694f60ea53e3ecef145
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The hilltop town of Taormina overlooking Giardini Naxos bay, facing snow-capped Mount Etna. Passengers gasp as Mount Etna comes into view. The world’s most active stratovolcano is puffing merrily as the plane circles near it before landing in Catania on Sicily’s east coast. It dominates the landscape, rising to about 3,350m, with a circumference at the base of about 150km, …
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Prosecco DOC is Italy’s leading wine denomination in terms of both volume and value, producing more than 616 million bottles in 2023, according to annual data from the Prosecco DOC consorzio. And as its popularity continues to soar, quality remains impressively consistent. This year’s Decanter World Wine Awards saw a total of 75 Bronze and Silver medals in all awarded to …
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Charles Carron Brown has worked in the restaurant trade for 14 years, at the Ritz London, among others. He joined the Simon Rogan group in 2015, and while there has spent time at Michelin three-star L’Enclume and Henrock in the Lake District, the group’s Hong Kong restaurants (Roganic/Aulis Hong Kong and The Baker & The Bottleman), and now Michelin one-star …
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Melbourne-based glassware producer Denver & Liely, which shot to fame 10 years ago with its cult whisky glass, has added an A$200 (£105) wine glass to its collection. The hand-blown crystal vessel went through eight years of R&D before it’s November 2024 launch. In that time, the company perfected a beer glass, a gin glass, a bourbon glass and an …
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The rocks are snow white. You can crumble them in your hands. The only other place I have come across these is Champagne. But I am on the other side of the world, in Waikari, North Canterbury, on the former lime quarry that is Bell Hill Vineyard. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown here are exceptional. Long-lived, only opening up …
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Entering its 22nd year, Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) remains the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, consistently delivering significant return on investment for its entrants—whether through boosted brand recognition, increased sales or expanded distribution in new markets. DWWA’s unmatched reputation is built on its rigorous judging process, overseen by world-class experts whose evaluations uphold the competition’s credibility and …
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Perubahan Iklim Ekstrim: Kota-Kota Besar Menghadapi Gelombang satu tantangan terbesar yang dihadapi dunia saat ini, dan salah satu dampaknya yang paling terasa adalah peningkatan frekuensi dan intensitas gelombang panas. Kota-kota besar di seluruh dunia kini semakin sering dilanda suhu ekstrem yang tidak hanya mengganggu kenyamanan, tetapi juga membahayakan kesehatan dan ekonomi penduduk. Fenomena ini menjadi tanda jelas bahwa dampak perubahan …
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Dominated by impressive and dramatic mountain ranges that envelop the region and protect it from climatic extremes, Montsant’s wines are intensely fruity and expressive. But here it’s not just aged wines or the most complex that promise the greatest reward: Celler Masroig has recently been recognised for one of its young wines, made for immediate drinking pleasure. Where terroir meets …
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Persiapan Olimpiade: Tim Atletik Indonesia Catat Rekor Baru, tim atletik Indonesia menunjukkan peningkatan performa yang luar biasa. Dalam serangkaian kompetisi internasional baru-baru ini, para atlet Indonesia berhasil mencatatkan rekor-rekor baru yang tidak hanya membanggakan, tetapi juga membangkitkan harapan besar bagi para penggemar olahraga Tanah Air. Prestasi ini menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia semakin siap untuk bersaing di panggung dunia, khususnya dalam cabang …
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Kebijakan Lingkungan Baru: Pemerintah Targetkan Penurunan ini meluncurkan kebijakan lingkungan yang ambisius untuk mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca (GRK), sebagai bagian dari upaya negara untuk memenuhi komitmen terhadap perubahan iklim global. Kebijakan ini bertujuan untuk menurunkan jejak karbon nasional, mendorong penggunaan energi terbarukan, dan memperkenalkan inovasi dalam pengelolaan sumber daya alam guna memastikan masa depan yang lebih hijau dan berkelanjutan …
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Gaya Fashion Terbaru Artis A: Inspirasi untuk Musim Dingin, banyak dari kita mulai mencari inspirasi gaya untuk tetap tampil stylish tanpa mengorbankan kenyamanan. Salah satu sumber inspirasi terbesar dalam dunia fashion adalah artis, dan kali ini, Artis A telah berhasil mencuri perhatian dengan pilihan outfitnya yang chic dan praktis. Dikenal dengan selera fashion yang unik dan berani, Artis A selalu …
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Inside the November 2024 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES Natural wine: A lens on the future With interest in natural wines surging, Christina Rasmussen and Honey Spencer investigate the movement’s wider influence Champagne style guide Looking for your new favourite fizz? Tom Hewson’s illustrated guide will help you make new discoveries in the wide world of Champagne Jura It may …
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