Wine Regions
Discover Valpolicella, the celebrated DOC wine region near Verona. From the light, fresh Classico to the rich Ripasso and the legendary Amarone della Valpolicella, learn how Corvina grapes create one of Italy's most diverse and storied wine landscapes.
Barbera is the everyday red wine that graces Piedmont's tables. Rich fruit, bright acidity, and low tannins make it a versatile all-rounder for food. Discover the grape alongside Asti's iconic Bagna Cauda winter tradition.
Marche, on Italy's Adriatic coast, is home to Verdicchio (white) and Rosso Conero (red) — two wines that punch well above their price. Still little-known in Japan, which makes them outstanding value. A full guide to the grapes, pairings, and the region's extraordinary bottle design story.
Emilia-Romagna, centered on Bologna in Northern Italy, is the country's gastronomic heartland. It produces sparkling red Lambrusco and the Albana white — Italy's first DOCG-classified white wine — making it one of Italy's most unique wine regions.
Campania is an ancient wine-producing region in Southern Italy centered on Naples. Home to the legendary Falernum loved by Roman emperors, it showcases native varieties including Falanghina, Fiano, and Aglianico.
Sardinian wine is the distinctive wine culture of a Mediterranean island with the world's highest concentration of male centenarians. Discover the character of Cannonau and Vermentino, the Blue Zone longevity secret, and perfect pairings with Japanese cuisine.