Wine Education and Tips
What Italy's new-harvest wine, vino novello, really is: how it differs from Beaujolais Nouveau, carbonic maceration, regional styles, the autumn tradition of roasted chestnuts, and how to enjoy it at the Japanese table, explained by our 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.
Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 is released on Thursday, November 19. Every year around this time, you...