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Inzolia (also called Insolia or Ansonica) is one of Sicily's signature dry white wines. Tasting profile, regions, why it pairs so well with Japanese food, and the bottle I recommend, from an Italian importer pouring across Tokyo.
A plain-language guide to Nascetta: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A rare, characterful Piedmont white revived from near-extinction, with a recommended bottle.
A plain-language guide to Arneis: its character, flavor, and food pairings. An aromatic Piedmont white revived from near-extinction, with a recommended bottle.
A plain-language guide to Vermentino: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A fresh, mineral white grown by the sea, the ideal partner for seafood, with a recommended bottle.
A plain-language guide to Pinot Grigio: its character, flavor, and food pairings. Italy's most popular white, crisp and food-friendly, with a recommended bottle.
Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic, dry white with herb and citrus aromas. We explain the difference between Loire, New Zealand and Italy, what to pair it with, and how to choose, from an importer's point of view.