Grape Varietals
Discover Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, the bold, dry red wine grape of Italy's Adriatic-facing Abruzzo region. From the variety's characteristics and history to wine styles and food pairing, a complete guide to one of Italy's most celebrated red grape varieties.
An indigenous grape grown in Puglia's Salento peninsula for over 2,800 years. Learn the story behind its unique "double-black" name, its bold tannic character, and how to pair it with Japanese cuisine.
Garganega is Italy's signature white grape from the Veneto region — the hero of dry Soave wine with over 700 years of history. Discover regional styles, Japanese food pairings, and the surprising DNA link to Sicily's Grecanico.
What is Ramato? A complete guide to Pinot Grigio Rosé — Italy's traditional skin-contact white wine from Friuli. Discover the copper hue secret and how to pair it with Japanese food.
A complete guide to Barbera, Piedmont's great everyday red wine — its flavor profile, the difference between Barbera d'Alba and Barbera d'Asti, how it compares to Barolo, and why it pairs so naturally with the Japanese table.
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.