Grape Varietals
Did you know Primitivo and Zinfandel are actually the same grape variety? We explain the surprising truth revealed by a 1994 DNA study, and how to enjoy Puglia's bold red wines.
Grenache — known as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Sardinia — is one of the world's most widely planted wine grapes. Here's why it's far more than just a rosé grape, from Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Sardinia's Blue Zone centenarians.
A complete guide to Verduzzo Passito, the amber dessert wine from Veneto and Friuli. Taste profile, the Ramandolo DOCG connection, traditional Friulian pairings, and how to enjoy it at home in Japan.
A complete guide to Grenache, the variety behind Provence rosé and Spanish Garnacha. Taste profile, regional styles, winemaking, pairing with Japanese food, 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 Nascetta: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A rare, characterful Piedmont white revived from near-extinction, with a recommended bottle.