Wine Education and Tips
The history of Prosecco, the Glera grape, and what "Millesimato" (a single vintage year) really means on the label, explained by an Italian importer from a Veneto point of view, with how to enjoy it in Japan and a bottle to start with.
From a marquis's dream to a wine that rewrote Italian law: the story of Sassicaia, the original Super Tuscan, and a look at the acclaimed 2022 vintage.
A vintage is the year the grapes were harvested. Weather makes each year different, so "good years" exist. We explain what vintage means and how to choose.
Wine labels follow different rules in the Old World and New World. We explain what's on the label — and why the back label matters in Japan.
Tannin, body, acidity — the three words that describe how a wine tastes. Learn them and you'll read wine descriptions and back labels with confidence.
The difference between red, white, rosé and sparkling comes down to the grapes and how they're made. We explain each, plus how to choose for the occasion.