Wine Regions
A comprehensive guide to Sicilian wine: varieties, regions, and what makes them special. From Nero d'Avola to Grillo and Inzolia — the indigenous grapes of Italy's sun island, explained by an Italian sommelier.
Nestled along the Tyrrhenian Sea in southwestern Tuscany, Maremma produces distinctive wines shaped by sea breezes and Mediterranean scrubland. Discover the Morellino di Scansano DOCG, the region's fascinating history, and the best wines to try.
A complete guide to Vermentino from Maremma Toscana DOC — from the local acquacotta tradition to Terenzi's Balbino, available at Swirl.
Moscato d'Asti is Piedmont's sweet, low-alcohol (about 5.5%) lightly sparkling wine. How it's made, how it differs from Asti Spumante, pairings from tempura to strawberry shortcake, and how to choose Swirl's Moscato, including Doppio Passo, imported to Japan first and exclusively by Swirl.
A guide to Italy's main wine regions: Sangiovese-famous Tuscany, characterful Sicily, ancient-variety Sardinia and more, with each region's character and an importer's first-hand view.