Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Castiglion del Bosco appoints winemaker Giuseppe Gorelli

Published: 30 March, 2026

Brunello di Montalcino producer Castiglion del Bosco has appointed Giuseppe Gorelli as its new winemaker.

The native Italian varieties sparking global interest

Published: 25 August, 2025

When Bettino Ricasoli discovered in the 1840s that Sangiovese could form the basis of ageworthy Chianti, it might have surprised him to learn that the real breakthrough for Tuscan wine internationally would come thanks to a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Sizing up Romagna’s Sangiovese

Published: 17 January, 2025

David Furer reflects on the often overlooked but increasingly impressive wines from Tuscany’s more affordable rival, the Romagna DOC and its 16 sub-zones.

UGA now on Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Labels

Published: 21 July, 2023

From 1 July 2023 the term 'UGA' has been permitted to appear on the label of Gran Selezione wines.

Trading Italy's stars

Published: 02 June, 2023

David Kermode looks at the rise in popularity of Italy’s fine wines and why it’s all about Piedmont and Tuscany.

Chianti Classico: A landscape of change

Published: 23 January, 2023

Chianti Classico is ramping up focus on its diversity as its new UGA Gran Selezione wines reach the market. Andrew Catchpole reports.

New oak can “pollute” Italian varieties, says Tenuta di Ghizzano

Published: 07 April, 2022

Tuscan winegrowers are increasingly eschewing new oak for alternatives like amphora, older barrels and maturation in stainless/concrete, according to a leading estate in the region.

Sangiovese – Tuscan star

Published: 23 June, 2021

Michèle Shah charts the fortunes of grape variety reaching new heights, despite the challenge of climate change.

Chianti Classico approves MGAs

Published: 17 June, 2021

The Chianti Classico Consortium has approved the use of the Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive (MGA), or additional geographical units.

Sangiovese - can't travel, won't travel?

Published: 14 June, 2019

It’s long been held that the variety behind Chianti Classico is incapable of adapting to anywhere beyond Italian shores, but Australia’s ever resourceful producers are proving this wrong.