Wine Education and Tips
A clear guide to how sparkling wine is made: bottle fermentation (metodo classico) versus the tank method (Martinotti / Charmat), the difference between Champagne and Prosecco, regional styles, and how to choose, from an Italian importer in Tokyo.
A beginner-friendly guide to choosing wine by three simple axes (sweet or dry, the type of sparkling, white, rose or red, and light or full) plus easy ways to enjoy it with everyday Japanese food.
How strong is sparkling wine? From the difference between Prosecco, Champagne and Asti to calorie and sugar guidelines and lighter ways to drink, an Italian importer explains it simply.
Dozens of sparkling wine styles exist around the world, yet calling them all "Champagne" is...
Vintage in wine refers to the year printed on a wine label: the year the...
A style-by-style comparison of wine sugar content (residual sugar). Check sugar per glass for dry, sweet, and sparkling wines in tables, and learn how to choose wines you can enjoy even on a low-carb diet, from an Italian-born importer.