Just over a decade on from its creation, Chianti Classico's Gran Selezione category has become a defining symbol of the region's best wines - and the introduction of UGAs has only sharpened its identity

Johanna Derry Hall learns more about the outstanding lots donated by The Glenlivet and Aberlour to The Distillers One of One auction, a charity event taking place next month that gives whisky fans the chance to bid for some of the rarest drams ever released

In episode 232 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode meets with Margaret Rand, editor of the 2026 Pocket Wine Book to discuss the legacy of this book, which is currently celebrating its 49th edition, and how it has continued to chart the ever-evolving history of wine

From the revered terraces of Lavaux to glacier-framed lodges in Valais, urban boutiques in Zürich and sun-drenched terraces in Ticino, every one of these spectacular hotels makes a great base to explore the wine scene across Switzerland

Amarone may be Valpolicella's undisputed star but the region's fresher and often lighter Valpolicella Superiore wines are well placed to please contemporary palates. Jacopo Mazzeo puts the versatile style in the spotlight

Emerging from a desire to enhance the simplistic star rating given to a vintage, a new, comprehensive assessment system called Forma has been introduced by the Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino. Cristina Mercuri takes an in-depth look at the initiative and the advantages it offers to lovers of the region's wines

Sarah Heller MW detects a promising rise in a 'precise' style of Amarone della Valpolicella and highlights five estates that are pioneering the trend while making wines with distinct personalities

In episode 231 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode travels to Alto Adige to meet with Eduard Bernhart, Maria Niedrist and and Harald Cronst to discuss how terroir, indigenous grape varietals, and a cooperative approach to winemaking sets the Alpine region apart from its Italian and Germanic counterparts

Switzerland is not internationally renowned for its food scene but the country consistently ranks among the world’s top five countries for Michelin stars. From Alpine fare to Moroccan cuisine, here are 13 of Switzerland's best fine-dining restaurants

In his new book, The Whisky World Tour, Joel Harrison picks out 52 distilleries around the world to visit for the very best whisky experiences. In this extract, he explains why Star Hill Farm, the home of Maker's Mark and a whisky that won gold at this year's IWSC judging in Kentucky, should be on any dram lover's bucket list