Wine Regions
A guide to Lazio wines, the region surrounding Rome. Discover the medieval legend of Est! Est!! Est!!!, the history of Frascati ("wine of popes and people"), and how to pair these crisp Italian whites with Japanese cuisine.
Barbera is the everyday red wine that graces Piedmont's tables. Rich fruit, bright acidity, and low tannins make it a versatile all-rounder for food. Discover the grape alongside Asti's iconic Bagna Cauda winter tradition.
Lombardy is home to Franciacorta, Valtellina, and other distinctive wine regions. Discover why Japan is Franciacorta's largest export market worldwide, plus a full guide to Lombardy's wines from a sommelier.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is Italy's white wine kingdom. From the osmizza farm-wine tradition rooted in Emperor Joseph II's 1784 edict to its world-class Pinot Grigio and Friulano — a complete guide from a northern Italian wine importer.
Umbria is Italy's only landlocked central region, rising across rolling hills just 200km north of...
Brunello di Montalcino is 100% Sangiovese from the Montalcino hills of Tuscany — one of Italy's very first DOCG wines and its most age-worthy red. Our sommelier explains the history, flavor profile, and how to enjoy it in Japan.