Wine Pairing
A complete guide to pairing wine with Hamburg steak, organized by sauce type: demi-glace, tomato, ponzu, and teriyaki. Drawing on Puglia's Sunday braciole tradition, we explain why Primitivo is the ideal match for Japan's most popular home-cooked dish.
A guide to wine pairings by hot pot type — shabu-shabu, kimchi nabe, yudofu, and more. Plus the story of Caldariello, a traditional Salento winter stew that explains why Primitivo is the natural match for rich, umami-heavy nabe.
A complete guide to pairing wine with curry by style and spice level. Japanese curry calls for Primitivo. How Britain's 1872 introduction of curry to Japan and a South Italian grape became an unexpected golden match.
A sommelier's guide to pairing wine with yakitori — how to match Italian wines to each cut and cooking style, from negima to tsukune, tare to shio, with practical tips for Tokyo izakayas and home grilling.
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Wine doesn't pair with Japanese food — that's a misconception. The flavors of washoku —...