Grape Varietals
From basics to regional styles, a complete guide to Moscato — the aromatic grape brought to Sicily by ancient Greeks 2,700 years ago. Tasting notes, pairing tips, and Federico's pick.
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.
What is Nero d'Avola? A Tokyo-based Italian importer explains Sicily's signature black grape: its taste, regional styles, serving temperature and food pairings, plus three bottles we import, from a fresh organic style to a structured top cuvee.