Grape Varietals
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.
Viognier is a white grape originating in the Rhône Valley of France, celebrated for its...
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.