Wine Regions
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.
Napa Valley Chardonnay is a white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in California's Napa...
Umbria is Italy's only landlocked central region, rising across rolling hills just 200km north of...
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.
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.
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.