Wine Regions
Morellino di Scansano is a DOCG red wine made from Sangiovese in Tuscany's Maremma. Tasting profile, regions, why it pairs so well with Japanese food, and the bottle I recommend, from an Italian importer pouring across Tokyo.
A plain-language guide to Barolo: its character, flavor, and food pairings. The long-lived, noble Piedmont red made from Nebbiolo, with a region focus and a recommended bottle.
A regional guide to the wines of Puglia in southern Italy. Centered on Primitivo: the land's character, food pairings, and a recommended bottle at 2,200 yen.