In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Decanter UK

• News
  A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine
• The brief
  Ideas and inspiration for wine lovers, every month
• Andrew Jefford
  ‘Attempts at sane reform are suffocated by political hysteria. The result is a noisy immobilisme’
• Katherine Cole
  ‘Since the pandemic, many of us have developed subscription fatigue’
• Charlie Geoghegan
  ‘Critics should feel compelled, obliged even, to publish the bad as well as the good’
• The ethical drinker
  ‘Opening a wine made from disease-resistant varieties is in itself an act of resistance’
• Soul of the SOUTH
  Italy’s southern regions go their own way, and a renewed energy and confidence in their own identities mean that their many and varied wine styles increasingly stand on their own merit
• The relevance of RISERVA
  Italian wine lovers are likely accustomed to seeing the word Riserva on labels. But what does it mean, and why? It can’t be narrowed down to a single meaning, and it’s not just about being aged for longer before release – as our expert explains
• A NEW DIRECTION
  What happens when cult Italian producers decide to take on new challenges? Here are six answers to that question
• STONE & SMOKE
  Chameleon variety Sauvignon Blanc assumes the character of its local terroir like few others, and in Italy’s wide-ranging regions and geographies, it means lots of stylistic variation and nuance
• Cooperation A blueprint for wine’s future
  As the wine industry becomes increasingly difficult for solo operators, what can be learned from producers combining forces to work together?
• Montagne de Reims
  This imposing geological feature creates an inescapable north-south divide between the Champagne sub-regions – or link, depending how you look at it. Our expert reveals the styles and producers to look out for, and recommends 30 of their wines
• Back in form
  Having helped to establish South Africa’s winemaking credentials before falling out of fashion, its Bordeaux blends are back in the spotlight – and for good reason
• Distilled
  Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
• Armagnac The question of vintage
  Unlike blended Cognac, Armagnac can express the character of one particular year – making it a natural choice for wine lovers
• MY OTHER PASSION Surfing
  with Luis Duarte of Haja Cortezia Wines
• WHAT TO PAIR WITH… LAMB
  Tired of the usual matches for lamb at Easter? Here are some offbeat options
• Italy’s new-wave AGRITURISMO
  A growing number of Italian wine estates are giving visitors an opportunity to slow down and make a genuine connection to the land and its bounty
• Bari for wine lovers
  This historic coastal city in Puglia boasts a picture-perfect old town, a vibrant food scene and local wines to discover. Follow our insider guide for the perfect gastronomic city break
• Books etc
  All sake-d out, our regular reviewer is pleasantly surprised by a self-published book on the wines of Japan
• Wine wisdom
  Our regular learning section helps you get more from your glass
• BUYING GUIDE
  Expert recommendations and essential reading
• Editors’ picks
  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
• Verdicchio
  Strong and consistent results in this tasting of one of Italy’s most satisfyingly food-friendly and versatile white wine styles
• Unoaked Italian reds
  Fresh, fruity reds are ideal for spring drinking, and Italy’s breadth of native grape varieties and regional knowhow makes it an exciting source for this approachable style
• Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo
  At the opposite end of the scale to all those ultra-pale pinks, this rosé-only DOC offers textured, characterful, food-friendly wines
• Weekday wines
  The Decanter tasting team spends a great deal of time out and about at tastings, finding new and exciting wines, or new vintages of existing wines, for everyday drinking. On these pages we bring you 25 top picks that are all ready to drink now, available in the UK and priced at £30 or less
• Weekend wines
  Get through the working week, and it’s time to crack open something a little bit more special. As a companion selection to our 25 wines under £30, the tastings team has selected seven standout bottles that are sure to impress, all available in the UK and priced between £30 and £60
• Market watch
  News from the world of investments and auctions
• Michael Seresin
  The cinematographer-turned-winemaker on a Burgundy that rendered him speechless, and how sparkling Frascati on the beach got him into wine