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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 Dolcetto: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A soft, easy-drinking dry Piedmont red enjoyed daily, with a recommended bottle.
A plain-language guide to Barbera: its character, flavor, and food pairings. Piedmont's friendly, food-loving everyday red, full of fruit, with a recommended bottle.
A plain-language guide to Nebbiolo: its character, flavor, and food pairings. The grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco, surprisingly powerful for its pale color, with a recommended bottle.