Verona through a glass
Leader: Amy Wislocki, Magazine Editor
As part of my summer holiday in Italy’s beautiful Garda region, I spent one night in Verona before flying home. While packing for the trip I had remembered to grab a copy of our April 2025 issue, which features a guide to where to drink wine in Verona. I managed to visit six of the eight wine bars recommended by the author, Demet Güzey, while exploring the city on foot – including the April cover star, Osteria La Mandorla, which is mere steps away from Piazza Bra and the famous Arena di Verona. It was a fantastic experience that included a peek into the cellars at the historic Antica Bottega del Vino, a spritz made with the region’s recioto wine outside Caffè Monte Baldo and a glass of Prosecco col fondo at the tiny Tor-Tor. There is so much insider knowledge shared by our writers – I hope that our expert guides have helped you make the most of your travels, too. And if you haven’t yet left, head to our wine travel section.
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See what’s inside Decanter magazine September 2025
In focus
- Tales of the unexpected Ines Salpico introduces a selection of compelling wine stories from around South America, written by 10 experts
- Criolla: Stepping into the spotlight Amanda Barnes MW urges readers to discover this historic grape family in its myriad modern expressions
- Talent for adventure Ines Salpico and Amanda Barnes MW highlight six exciting winemaking projects by South Americans abroad
- My favourite Cornas vintages Matt Walls picks three years to enjoy now, and three to tuck away in the cellar
- Ted Lemon: 30 years of Littorai Ana Carolina Quintela meets a California legend at his Sonoma estate
- Vintage report: Margaret River Cassandra Charlick sings the praises of the 2023 Chardonnays and 2022 Cabernets in her second annual report
- Call of the vine England’s vineyards are overwhelmed by demand from volunteer pickers. Marianna Hunt finds out what drives them
Spirits
- Distilled Spirits news
- Spirit of Cuba Clinton Cawood introduces the distinctive and different styles of Cuban rum
Food & travel
- What to pair with Moroccan food Fiona Beckett on what to drink with tagine, pastilla and other local dishes
- Travel: Five days in Langhe Filippo Magnani puts together the perfect itinerary for visitors to Piedmont
Learning
- Books etc Reviewer Sophie Thorpe is impressed by The Cynic’s Guide to Wine
- Wine wisdom Expert advice, and ‘The ethical drinker’ meets Diana Snowden Seysses, sustainability icon
The wines of Istria
A sponsored supplement
With Istria’s array of DWWA medal-winning wines as a starting point, explore the grapes, soils and landscapes of this diverse Mediterranean wine region
Buying guide
- Editors’ picks Decanter staff share highlights from their recent tastings
- Panel tasting: South American premium white This eclectic tasting of 150 dry whites over £15 ($20) wowed our judges, who rated 17 Outstanding and 99 Highly recommended
- Panel tasting: US Grenache Held in the US, this tasting of 63 wines gave 4 Outstanding, 34 Highly recommended
- Weekday wines Decanter’s in-house tasting team brings you 25 top picks, ready to drink and priced at £30 or less
- Weekend wines Priced £30-£60, seven standout buys to impress
Collecting & investing
- Marketwatch Auction news and new releases, plus SuperTuscans in focus
Regulars
- Writing this month Meet four of the authors from this month’s Decanter
- Uncorked News, inspiration & more
- Andrew Jefford’s column
- Guest column Dariusz Galasiński on the cultural significance of wine
- The Last Drop Celebrity bottles, ice cream and wine, and more…
