Wine Regions
From the noble Nebbiolo of Barolo and Barbaresco to everyday Barbera, white Arneis, and sweet Moscato d'Asti. An Italian importer explains Piedmont's areas, grapes, classifications, food pairings, and how to choose, with seven bottles you can drink at Swirl.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.