Grape Varietals
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is frizzante? Learn the difference between lightly sparkling frizzante and fully sparkling spumante, discover Veneto's ancient col fondo tradition, and find out how to enjoy these wines with Japanese food.