Real Wine Experiences
How temperature-controlled (reefer) shipping protects wine from summer heat, plus tips for receiving and storing it through a Japanese summer, with wisdom from the cool cellars of Puglia in southern Italy.
The behind the scenes journey of Italian wine from the vineyard to your table in Japan, from a Tokyo importer. From harvest to temperature-controlled shipping, customs and the warehouse, see how quality is protected.
Japan-first, exclusive import: Doppio Passo Primitivo. An Italian importer explains how Puglia's double-pass (doppio passo) method makes this rich, mellow southern Italian red, and how to enjoy it at the Japanese table.