Wine Education and Tips
A screwcap is not a mark of cheapness. An Italian wine importer explains the types and roles of wine closures (natural cork, screwcap, glass stopper and more), cork taint, and tips for opening and storing each.
Once you can read the producer, the appellation, the classification and the vintage, an Italian wine label tells you most of what a bottle is. From DOCG, Riserva and Classico to choosing with confidence, explained simply.
Have you heard the word "Vendemmia"? In Italian, it refers to the grape harvest —...
Does wine really get better with age? Most wines are made to drink young. Learn which wines age well, how to store them at home in Japan, and the story of ancient Rome's legendary Falernian wine — explained by an Italian-born sommelier.
Federico, an Italian wine importer based in Tokyo, explains how to choose wines that complement Japan's autumn table. Discover the best Italian grape varieties and regions to pair with matsutake, sukiyaki, and hot pot.
What blending is, how it differs from single-varietal wines, and the little-known historical fact that Chianti was legally required to include white grapes until 2006. An Italian sommelier explains the technique behind wine complexity.