Wine Regions
Abruzzo is Italy's central mountain wine region. An Italian sommelier explains the power of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, the UNESCO-registered transumanza shepherding culture, and a complete pairing guide for enjoying these wines in Japan.
Brunello di Montalcino is 100% Sangiovese from the Montalcino hills of Tuscany — one of Italy's very first DOCG wines and its most age-worthy red. Our sommelier explains the history, flavor profile, and how to enjoy it in Japan.
Federico explains Piedmont wine — from Barolo to Langhe Arneis, Barbera, and Moscato d'Asti. Styles, food pairings, and Japan tips for Italy's greatest wine region.
A guide to Sicilian wine — Grillo, Nero d'Avola, Etna and how to enjoy them with Japanese food. Written by Federico Fanelli, Swirl Wine Tokyo.
Chianti is a dry red wine made primarily from Sangiovese grapes in the hills of...
The complete guide to Langhe Arneis DOC — the Piedmontese white wine rescued from near-extinction, with regional styles, tasting notes, and Japanese food pairing.