Wine Education and Tips
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.
On the third Thursday of November, people around the world begin counting down. Beaujolais Nouveau...
Wine "body" refers to the weight and texture you feel in your mouth when you...
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.
Italian wine recommendations from an importer who pours across Tokyo. In-stock, easy-drinking bottles and how to match them with everyday food.