Wine Regions
From Piedmont in the north to the island of Sicily, all 20 of Italy's regions make wine. Here is how climate and grape change from region to region, and how to choose in Japan, told by an Italian who imports and pours in Tokyo.
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.
Chianti is a dry red wine made primarily from Sangiovese grapes in the hills of...
A complete guide to Tuscany wine — regions, grapes, and terroir explained clearly. Chianti, Brunello, Morellino, Super Tuscans: know what to choose and why.
Nestled along the Tyrrhenian Sea in southwestern Tuscany, Maremma produces distinctive wines shaped by sea breezes and Mediterranean scrubland. Discover the Morellino di Scansano DOCG, the region's fascinating history, and the best wines to try.
An introduction to Bolgheri DOC and its Cabernet-dominant reds, birthplace of Sassicaia and the Super Tuscans of the Tuscan coast.