Grape Varietals
Pignatello (aka Perricone) is one of Sicily's oldest indigenous red grapes, once the backbone of Marsala Rubino. Discover its history, dry-style character, and how it pairs with Japanese cuisine.
What is Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)? From Pantelleria's UNESCO-listed alberello vineyards to pairing the dry style with Japanese cuisine — a complete guide to this ancient Sicilian grape.
Grillo is Sicily's signature dry white, with lemon and herb aromas and a pleasant minerality. We cover its flavor, food pairings, and how to choose a bottle.
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 Arneis: its character, flavor, and food pairings. An aromatic Piedmont white revived from near-extinction, with a recommended bottle.
A plain-language guide to Dolcetto: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A soft, easy-drinking dry Piedmont red enjoyed daily, with a recommended bottle.