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Travel: Montalcino and surrounds
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Three wise men: Italy's winemakers
No one has a better grasp of Italy’s current wine scene than the professional winemakers who work the length and breadth of the country. For an insider’s view, Carla Capalbo spoke to three of the best...
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Decanter travel guide: Puglia, Italy
In this narrow region you’re never far from either sea or inland wineries, and always surrounded by beautiful scenery and superb food. Carla Capalbo takes a trip
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Decanter travel guide: Cilento, Italy
Escape Campania's tourist hotspots and explore the unspoilt hilltop towns and fishing villages of this exciting wine region. Carla Capalbo reports
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Blizzard wrecks vines in Italy's Abruzzo wine region
A heavy storm has destroyed thousands of hectares of vines in Italy's Abruzzo wine region, including those belonging to celebrated producer Valentini.
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Decanter travel guide: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Carla Capalbo finds the moody landscape of rolling vineyards a picturesque backdrop to the Barolo, truffles, pasta and other regional delights on offer here. Published in Decanter's September 2011 issue.
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Decanter travel guide: Friuli, Italy
With sea and mountain vistas and diverse local foods, this north- eastern corner of Italy makes an ideal spot for relaxed, uncrowded wine touring, says Carla Capalbo. Published in the Decanter April 2012 issue.
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Sicily's big brand dilemma
Has Italy’s biggest commercial success come at a price? carla capalbo looks at Sicily’s dilemma: the lucrative route of bulk wine and international varieties or the promotion of local varieties and regional terroirs
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New wine research centre opens in Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s new oenology university and research institute has finally opened.
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Bulrush stems and raw turnip on menu as top chefs look to raw future
Eleven of the world’s most famous chefs gathered last month in Copenhagen to decide the future of gastronomy.
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Claude and Lydia Bourguignon: Famous chateau secrets
When it comes to digging the dirt on famous châteaux, Claude and Lydia Bourguignon know it all. CARLA CAPALBO meets them and their clients
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Sicily: hot stuff
Sicily’s heat once meant its wines were big, ripe and alcoholic, but no longer. As CARLA CAPALBO discovers, the best Sicilian reds are now highly drinkable
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Winemaker: Passionate about Italy
Italy has a growing number of winemakers who have no pretensions to the international arena. They are passionate about using native grapes to make wines that set them apart from the herd. CARLO CAPALBO talks to some of them
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The Region of Friuli: Great Wine Route
With a new direct plane route from London, Friuli is becoming a fashionable destination. Off the beaten Italian tourist track, it is rich with history and beautiful scenery, says CARLA CAPALBO.
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Great Wine Route: Fruili
With a new direct plane route from London, Friuli is becoming a fashionable destination. Off the beaten Italian tourist track, it is rich with history and beautiful scenery, says CARLA CAPALBO.
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Producer Profile: Enzo Ercolino
Enzo Ercolino has made Feudi di San Gregorio a driving force in southern Italy. Carla Capalbo pays a visit to Campania...
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Tuscany's French Glories
In search of perfection, three Tuscan winemakers turned to eminent Bordelais consultant Professor Yves Glories. CARLA CAPALBO looks at what happened next
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Sicilian adventure
The extreme southeastern tip of this island is home to some of Italy's most exquisite food, as well as the classic Marsala wine. Carla Capalbo is your gastronomic guide
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Bologna city guide
