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.
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.
Italy's most prolific wine region, Veneto produces everything from crisp Prosecco to powerful Amarone. Discover the five essential Veneto wines — and the accidental 1950s fermentation error that gave the world one of Italy's greatest reds.
Soave is a dry white wine produced near Verona in Italy's Veneto region. Discover the characteristics of the key grape Garganega, the true appeal of "Classico," and how to enjoy it in Japan.