Wine Regions
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is Italy's white wine kingdom. From the osmizza farm-wine tradition rooted in Emperor Joseph II's 1784 edict to its world-class Pinot Grigio and Friulano — a complete guide from a northern Italian wine importer.
Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy's greatest red wines, born from dried grapes using the appassimento method. Learn about its 1936 accidental origins, the winemaking process, and how to pair it with Japanese cuisine.
Umbria is Italy's only landlocked central region, rising across rolling hills just 200km north of...
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.