Wine Education and Tips
Stop reading labels and start choosing by region and colour. Here's the Italian way of picking wine — the same principle behind the house carafe at any Roman trattoria — applied to your everyday table.
From gifts to everyday use, Federico explains how to choose a red wine set. A quick-reference chart by budget, style, and region, plus two SWIRL picks starting from ¥2,200.
A beginner's guide to the Bordeaux wine classification system, from the 1855 Grands Crus to hidden gems in the Côtes de Bordeaux.
Vegan wine is made without animal-based fining agents such as eggs, gelatin, or isinglass. Discover bentonite and unfiltered production methods, how to read VEGANOK certification, and how to choose Italian vegan wines for a plant-based table.
Learn the 4 fundamental steps of professional wine tasting: appearance, aroma, palate and finish. A practical guide for beginners to develop sensory skills and read any wine with confidence.
Wine alcohol content and calories: "sweet = high calorie" is a myth. An Italian importer breaks down how calories work in wine and how to read alcohol labels with confidence.