Grape Varietals

シチリア島エリチェ地区のセッラマッロッコ畑。ピニャテッロが育つ丘陵地帯の葡萄畑。
What Is Pignatello (Perricone)? The Ancient Sicilian Red Grape Behind Marsala
July 8, 2026
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.
シチリア島エリチェ地区の葡萄畑。セッラマッロッコのジビッボが育つ丘陵地帯。
What Is Zibibbo? The Sun-Drenched Sicilian Grape from Pantelleria
July 8, 2026
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.
ヴェネト地方のワインセラー（レノッティ醸造所）
Refosco: Italy's Ancient Native Red and Its Wild Friulian Soul
July 6, 2026
A complete guide to Refosco, one of Italy's oldest grape varieties — from the osmizza farmhouse wine tradition of the Carso plateau to Bosco del Merlo's Roggio dei Roveri, available at Swirl.