Wine Regions
Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy's greatest red wines, born from dried grapes using the appassimento method. Learn about its 1936 accidental origins, the winemaking process, and how to pair it with Japanese cuisine.
The Petaluma Gap is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Sonoma County, California, defined by...
Napa Valley Chardonnay is a white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in California's Napa...
A complete guide to Burgundy wine. From Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to the four-tier classification system and Japanese food pairings, explained by an Italian sommelier based in Tokyo.
Federico explains Piedmont wine — from Barolo to Langhe Arneis, Barbera, and Moscato d'Asti. Styles, food pairings, and Japan tips for Italy's greatest wine region.
A guide to Sicilian wine — Grillo, Nero d'Avola, Etna and how to enjoy them with Japanese food. Written by Federico Fanelli, Swirl Wine Tokyo.