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The Grape Family Tree: How France's and Italy's Great Varieties Are Related, and the Wines to Taste Them NEW
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The Grape Family Tree: How France's and Italy's Great Varieties Are Related, and the Wines to Taste Them

Chardonnay has a "peasant" grape for a parent, and Primitivo is the same grape as Zinfa...

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What is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo? The Complete Guide to Italy's Most Powerful Dry Red Wine NEW
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What is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo? The Complete Guide to Italy's Most Powerful Dry Red Wine

Discover Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, the bold, dry red wine grape of Italy's Adriatic-faci...

3 min read
What Is Negroamaro? The Complete Guide to Puglia's Ancient "Double-Black" Grape NEW
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What Is Negroamaro? The Complete Guide to Puglia's Ancient "Double-Black" Grape

An indigenous grape grown in Puglia's Salento peninsula for over 2,800 years. Learn the...

4 min read
What is Garganega? The Complete Guide to Veneto's 'Soul of Soave' White Grape NEW
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What is Garganega? The Complete Guide to Veneto's 'Soul of Soave' White Grape

Garganega is Italy's signature white grape from the Veneto region — the hero of dry Soa...

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What Is Viognier? A Complete Guide to the White Grape That Came Back from Extinction NEW
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What Is Viognier? A Complete Guide to the White Grape That Came Back from Extinction

In 1968, barely 8 hectares of Viognier survived in all of France. Saved from extinction...

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Primitivo and Zinfandel: The Same Grape? The Surprising Truth Science Revealed NEW
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Primitivo and Zinfandel: The Same Grape? The Surprising Truth Science Revealed

Did you know Primitivo and Zinfandel are actually the same grape variety? We explain th...

3 min read
What Is Moscato? Complete Guide to Italy's Aromatic Grape with 2,700 Years of History NEW
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What Is Moscato? Complete Guide to Italy's Aromatic Grape with 2,700 Years of History

From basics to regional styles, a complete guide to Moscato — the aromatic grape brough...

4 min read
Pinot Grigio Rosé (Ramato) Complete Guide | Italy's Traditional Skin-Contact White Wine NEW
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Pinot Grigio Rosé (Ramato) Complete Guide | Italy's Traditional Skin-Contact White Wine

What is Ramato? A complete guide to Pinot Grigio Rosé — Italy's traditional skin-contac...

5 min read
What Is Syrah? A Complete Guide to the World's Most Spicy Red Wine Grape NEW
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What Is Syrah? A Complete Guide to the World's Most Spicy Red Wine Grape

Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia) is a red wine grape from France's Rhône Valley, ce...

4 min read
What Is Zinfandel? The Surprising Truth That It's the Same Grape as Primitivo NEW
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What Is Zinfandel? The Surprising Truth That It's the Same Grape as Primitivo

Zinfandel and Primitivo are actually the same grape variety. Discover the full story of...

4 min read
What Is Barbera? A Complete Guide to Piedmont's Great Everyday Red Wine NEW
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What Is Barbera? A Complete Guide to Piedmont's Great Everyday Red Wine

A complete guide to Barbera, Piedmont's great everyday red wine — its flavor profile, t...

4 min read
What Is Grenache? A Sommelier's Guide to the World's Most Versatile Red Wine Grape NEW
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What Is Grenache? A Sommelier's Guide to the World's Most Versatile Red Wine Grape

Grenache — known as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Sardinia — is one of the world's ...

4 min read
What is Gewürztraminer? The Aromatic White Wine Bursting with Rose and Lychee NEW
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What is Gewürztraminer? The Aromatic White Wine Bursting with Rose and Lychee

What is Gewürztraminer? We explain this distinctive aromatic white wine known for its b...

4 min read
グレラとは|プロセッコを生むブドウ品種の歴史と味わいをソムリエが解説 NEW
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グレラとは|プロセッコを生むブドウ品種の歴史と味わいをソムリエが解説

グレラはプロセッコの原料ブドウ品種で、EU規制で少なくとも用いよ85%以上が必須です。プロセッコとグレラの違い、ベネツィアの「オンブラ」という朝の一杯文化、日本での楽しみ方を...

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What is Verduzzo Passito? Italy's Amber-Hued Dessert Wine from the Northeast NEW
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What is Verduzzo Passito? Italy's Amber-Hued Dessert Wine from the Northeast

A complete guide to Verduzzo Passito, the amber dessert wine from Veneto and Friuli. Ta...

4 min read
What is Grenache? The Grape Behind the World's Best Rosé Wines NEW
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What is Grenache? The Grape Behind the World's Best Rosé Wines

A complete guide to Grenache, the variety behind Provence rosé and Spanish Garnacha. Ta...

4 min read
What Is Pignatello (Perricone)? The Ancient Sicilian Red Grape Behind Marsala NEW
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What Is Pignatello (Perricone)? The Ancient Sicilian Red Grape Behind Marsala

Pignatello (aka Perricone) is one of Sicily's oldest indigenous red grapes, once the ba...

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What Is Zibibbo? The Sun-Drenched Sicilian Grape from Pantelleria NEW
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What Is Zibibbo? The Sun-Drenched Sicilian Grape from Pantelleria

What is Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)? From Pantelleria's UNESCO-listed alberello vine...

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Refosco: Italy's Ancient Native Red and Its Wild Friulian Soul NEW
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Refosco: Italy's Ancient Native Red and Its Wild Friulian Soul

A complete guide to Refosco, one of Italy's oldest grape varieties — from the osmizza f...

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What is Frizzante? Lightly Sparkling Wine vs. Spumante Explained NEW
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What is Frizzante? Lightly Sparkling Wine vs. Spumante Explained

What is frizzante? Learn the difference between lightly sparkling frizzante and fully s...

3 min read
What Is Viognier? The Allure of a White Grape with Peach and Floral Aromas NEW
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What Is Viognier? The Allure of a White Grape with Peach and Floral Aromas

Viognier is a white grape originating in the Rhône Valley of France, celebrated for its...

4 min read
Grillo: Sicily's Sea-Kissed Dry White, Its Taste, Food and How to Choose NEW
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Grillo: Sicily's Sea-Kissed Dry White, Its Taste, Food and How to Choose

Grillo is Sicily's signature dry white, with lemon and herb aromas and a pleasant miner...

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What Is Inzolia? Sicily's Sea-Kissed Dry White Wine (Inzolia / Insolia) NEW
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What Is Inzolia? Sicily's Sea-Kissed Dry White Wine (Inzolia / Insolia)

Inzolia (also called Insolia or Ansonica) is one of Sicily's signature dry white wines....

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What Is Nascetta? A Rare White Revived by Piedmont NEW
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What Is Nascetta? A Rare White Revived by Piedmont

A plain-language guide to Nascetta: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A rare, c...

2 min read
What Is Arneis? Piedmont's Aromatic White, Brought Back from the Brink NEW
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What Is Arneis? Piedmont's Aromatic White, Brought Back from the Brink

A plain-language guide to Arneis: its character, flavor, and food pairings. An aromatic...

2 min read
What Is Dolcetto? The Name Means Sweet, but It's a Dry, Approachable Piedmont Red NEW
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What Is Dolcetto? The Name Means Sweet, but It's a Dry, Approachable Piedmont Red

A plain-language guide to Dolcetto: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A soft, e...

2 min read
What Is Barbera? Piedmont's Everyday Red, Full of Fruit NEW
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What Is Barbera? Piedmont's Everyday Red, Full of Fruit

A plain-language guide to Barbera: its character, flavor, and food pairings. Piedmont's...

3 min read
What Is Nebbiolo? The Noble Grape Behind Barolo, the King of Italian Wine NEW
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What Is Nebbiolo? The Noble Grape Behind Barolo, the King of Italian Wine

A plain-language guide to Nebbiolo: its character, flavor, and food pairings. The grape...

3 min read
What Is Merlot? The Soft, Easy-Drinking Red Loved Worldwide NEW
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What Is Merlot? The Soft, Easy-Drinking Red Loved Worldwide

A plain-language guide to Merlot: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A soft, app...

3 min read
What Is Nero d'Avola? Sicily's Sun-Grown, Rich Red Wine NEW
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What Is Nero d'Avola? Sicily's Sun-Grown, Rich Red Wine

What is Nero d'Avola? A Tokyo-based Italian importer explains Sicily's signature black ...

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What Is Prosecco? The Light, Joyful Sparkling Made from Glera NEW
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What Is Prosecco? The Light, Joyful Sparkling Made from Glera

What is Prosecco? Italy's light, joyful sparkling made from Glera. Prosecco vs Champagn...

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What Is Vermentino? A Crisp White That Tastes of the Sea NEW
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What Is Vermentino? A Crisp White That Tastes of the Sea

A plain-language guide to Vermentino: its character, flavor, and food pairings. A fresh...

3 min read
What Is Pinot Grigio? Italy's Light, Easy-Drinking White NEW
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What Is Pinot Grigio? Italy's Light, Easy-Drinking White

A plain-language guide to Pinot Grigio: its character, flavor, and food pairings. Italy...

3 min read
What Is Primitivo? Southern Italy's Dry, Fruit-Rich Red, Its Zinfandel Twin and Japanese Food Pairings NEW
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What Is Primitivo? Southern Italy's Dry, Fruit-Rich Red, Its Zinfandel Twin and Japanese Food Pairings

Primitivo is Puglia's fruit-rich, dry red grape. Its shared DNA with Zinfandel and Trib...

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Sangiovese: The Grape Behind Italy's Iconic Reds NEW
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Sangiovese: The Grape Behind Italy's Iconic Reds

Sangiovese is the red grape behind Chianti, Morellino and other iconic Italian wines. B...

4 min read
What Is Cabernet Franc? Cabernet Franc vs Cabernet Sauvignon, Taste and Food Pairings NEW
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What Is Cabernet Franc? Cabernet Franc vs Cabernet Sauvignon, Taste and Food Pairings

Cabernet Franc is a red grape with herb and violet aromas and a supple, lighter style. ...

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What Is Syrah? Syrah vs Shiraz, Taste, Regions and Food Pairings NEW
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What Is Syrah? Syrah vs Shiraz, Taste, Regions and Food Pairings

Syrah (called Shiraz in Australia) is the black grape behind spicy, full-bodied reds wi...

4 min read
What Is Sauvignon Blanc? The Aromatic White, Its Regional Styles and Food Pairings NEW
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What Is Sauvignon Blanc? The Aromatic White, Its Regional Styles and Food Pairings

Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic, dry white with herb and citrus aromas. We explain the d...

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What Is Chardonnay? Oaked vs Unoaked, Regional Styles and How to Choose NEW
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What Is Chardonnay? Oaked vs Unoaked, Regional Styles and How to Choose

Chardonnay is the great white grape born in Burgundy and grown all over the world. From...

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What Is Cabernet Sauvignon? Taste, Regions, Food Pairings and How to Choose (Beginner's Guide) NEW
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What Is Cabernet Sauvignon? Taste, Regions, Food Pairings and How to Choose (Beginner's Guide)

Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red-wine grape, known for firm tannins an...

4 min read
Pinot Noir: Character, Taste, Food Pairings & Recommended Wines NEW
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Pinot Noir: Character, Taste, Food Pairings & Recommended Wines

Pinot Noir: the Burgundy-born red wine grape with pale colour and red-berry aromas. Reg...

4 min read
Wine Grape Varieties: A Guide to the Grapes That Shape Flavour NEW
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Wine Grape Varieties: A Guide to the Grapes That Shape Flavour

A wine's flavour is decided by its grape. We introduce the main varieties Swirl carries...

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Wine with Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage): Bubbles, Crisp Whites, and a Surprising Red NEW
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Wine with Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage): Bubbles, Crisp Whites, and a Surprising Red

An Italian importer's guide to wine with karaage. From crisp whites and sparkling that ...

4 min read
Rosé Wine Food Pairing: Simple Pairings by Type and a Japanese-Food Guide NEW
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Rosé Wine Food Pairing: Simple Pairings by Type and a Japanese-Food Guide

A guide to what to eat with rosé wine, by colour and type. From pairings with salmon, s...

4 min read
Sparkling Wine Food Pairing: Simple Pairings by Type and a Japanese-Food Guide NEW
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Sparkling Wine Food Pairing: Simple Pairings by Type and a Japanese-Food Guide

A guide to what to eat with sparkling wine, by type: dry, sweet and rosé. From pairings...

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What Food Pairs with White Wine? A Simple Guide by Style, Plus Japanese Dishes NEW
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What Food Pairs with White Wine? A Simple Guide by Style, Plus Japanese Dishes

A simple, by-style guide to what food pairs with white wine (light, rounded, aromatic),...

4 min read
What Food Pairs with Red Wine? A Simple Guide by Style, Plus Japanese Dishes NEW
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What Food Pairs with Red Wine? A Simple Guide by Style, Plus Japanese Dishes

A simple, by-style guide to what food pairs with red wine (light, medium, full), with J...

4 min read
Wine Pairings for Tonkatsu | How to Choose by Sauce, with Italian Wine Picks NEW
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Wine Pairings for Tonkatsu | How to Choose by Sauce, with Italian Wine Picks

A sommelier's guide to pairing wine with tonkatsu, by sauce. How to pick acidic reds an...

4 min read
Wine Pairing with Crab: Choosing a Bottle by Type, from Boiled to Grilled, Crab Miso, and Hot Pot NEW
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Wine Pairing with Crab: Choosing a Bottle by Type, from Boiled to Grilled, Crab Miso, and Hot Pot

Which wine pairs with crab? By preparation, boiled, grilled, crab miso, and crab hot po...

4 min read
What Wine Pairs with Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti)? A Fruity Red That Loves Ketchup NEW
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What Wine Pairs with Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti)? A Fruity Red That Loves Ketchup

Which wine pairs with napolitan? For the sweet-tangy ketchup, reach for a fruity, low-t...

4 min read
What Wine Pairs with Eggplant? A Cooking-Method Guide with Italian Wines NEW
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What Wine Pairs with Eggplant? A Cooking-Method Guide with Italian Wines

The best wine for eggplant depends on the cooking method and the sauce. Reach for a fru...

4 min read
Wine Pairing with Beef Stew: How to Choose an Italian Red for the Rich Savor of Demi-glace NEW
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Wine Pairing with Beef Stew: How to Choose an Italian Red for the Rich Savor of Demi-glace

The wine for beef stew is a medium red with acidity and savor, above all Sangiovese. A ...

4 min read
Wine Pairing with Gratin: How to Choose a White That Cuts the Richness of Bechamel and Cheese NEW
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Wine Pairing with Gratin: How to Choose a White That Cuts the Richness of Bechamel and Cheese

The wine to pair with gratin is a crisp dry white with clean acidity and little oak. A ...

4 min read
What Wine Pairs with Roast Beef? Choosing Italian Reds That Bring Out Lean-Beef Flavor NEW
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What Wine Pairs with Roast Beef? Choosing Italian Reds That Bring Out Lean-Beef Flavor

For roast beef, reach for a supple red that brings out the flavor of lean meat. Built a...

4 min read
What Wine Pairs with Buri (Japanese Yellowtail)? Sashimi, Teriyaki, Buri Daikon and Shabu-shabu with Italian Wine NEW
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What Wine Pairs with Buri (Japanese Yellowtail)? Sashimi, Teriyaki, Buri Daikon and Shabu-shabu with Italian Wine

With buri, the trick is to change the wine by the dish. A crisp, mineral white for sash...

4 min read
Wine with Kabocha (Pumpkin): Choosing Whites for Simmered Dishes, Gratin, and Soup NEW
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Wine with Kabocha (Pumpkin): Choosing Whites for Simmered Dishes, Gratin, and Soup

An Italian wine importer in Tokyo explains what to pour with pumpkin dishes: a friendly...

4 min read
Wine to Pair with Japanese Curry: A Fruity Red and an Off-Dry White That Stand Up to Spice NEW
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Wine to Pair with Japanese Curry: A Fruity Red and an Off-Dry White That Stand Up to Spice

How to choose wine for Japanese curry, from an Italian sommelier in Tokyo. A soft, frui...

4 min read
Wine Pairings for Autumn Salmon: Salt-Grilled, Meuniere and Sashimi with Dry Rosé and Light Reds NEW
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Wine Pairings for Autumn Salmon: Salt-Grilled, Meuniere and Sashimi with Dry Rosé and Light Reds

Salt-grilled, meuniere, teriyaki, sashimi. As autumn salmon changes shape, here is how ...

4 min read
Wine Pairings for Gibier (Game Meat): Choosing Italian Reds for Venison, Wild Boar and Duck NEW
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Wine Pairings for Gibier (Game Meat): Choosing Italian Reds for Venison, Wild Boar and Duck

Venison, wild boar and duck are autumn-to-winter game. Here is how to choose Italian re...

4 min read
Wine to Pair with Chestnuts and Mont Blanc | An Autumn Bottle for Sweet Chestnuts, Candied Chestnuts, and Marron Glacé NEW
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Wine to Pair with Chestnuts and Mont Blanc | An Autumn Bottle for Sweet Chestnuts, Candied Chestnuts, and Marron Glacé

A guide to pairing wine with chestnuts and Mont Blanc. Sweet chestnuts, candied chestnu...

5 min read
Wine to Pair with Oysters | Raw, Grilled, and Fried: Choosing the Right Bottle by Style NEW
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Wine to Pair with Oysters | Raw, Grilled, and Fried: Choosing the Right Bottle by Style

A style-by-style guide to pairing wine with oysters. Raw oysters love a dry sparkling o...

5 min read
What Wine Goes with Matsutake (Pine Mushroom)? Pairing Aroma and Dashi Umami NEW
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What Wine Goes with Matsutake (Pine Mushroom)? Pairing Aroma and Dashi Umami

An Italian importer's guide to what wine pairs with matsutake. How to choose a light, a...

4 min read
What Wine Goes with Sanma (Pacific Saury)? Pairing Salt-Grilled Autumn Fish NEW
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What Wine Goes with Sanma (Pacific Saury)? Pairing Salt-Grilled Autumn Fish

An Italian importer's guide to what wine pairs with sanma (Pacific saury). How to choos...

3 min read
Wine to Pair with Oden: Light Reds and Whites That Meet the Dashi Umami NEW
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Wine to Pair with Oden: Light Reds and Whites That Meet the Dashi Umami

Wine to pair with oden, by ingredient: daikon, egg, fishcakes, and beef tendon. An Ital...

3 min read
Wine to Pair with Tempura: Bubbles and Whites That Cut Through the Oil NEW
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Wine to Pair with Tempura: Bubbles and Whites That Cut Through the Oil

Wine to pair with tempura, by type: salt, tentsuyu, and kakiage. An Italian importer in...

3 min read
Wine Pairing with Sukiyaki: Choosing a Bottle That Stands Up to the Sweet-Savory Broth NEW
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Wine Pairing with Sukiyaki: Choosing a Bottle That Stands Up to the Sweet-Savory Broth

An Italian wine importer explains what to pour with sukiyaki. The sweet-savory warishit...

4 min read
Wine to Pair with Convenience-Store Snacks | Karaage, Dried Squid, Cheese and More NEW
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Wine to Pair with Convenience-Store Snacks | Karaage, Dried Squid, Cheese and More

Convenience-store snacks are plenty of fun with wine. Type by type (karaage, dried squi...

5 min read
Wine Pairings for Gyoza: The Complete Guide to Pan-Fried, Boiled and Deep-Fried Dumplings NEW
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Wine Pairings for Gyoza: The Complete Guide to Pan-Fried, Boiled and Deep-Fried Dumplings

Wine pairings for gyoza, explained by our sommelier for pan-fried, boiled and deep-frie...

4 min read
Wine for Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki: How to Pick a High-Acid Red That Beats Sauce and Mayo NEW
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Wine for Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki: How to Pick a High-Acid Red That Beats Sauce and Mayo

An Italian importer suggests wines for okonomiyaki and takoyaki. Sweet sauce and rich m...

3 min read
The Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Duck: Regional Picks and Japanese Duck Dish Pairings NEW
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The Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Duck: Regional Picks and Japanese Duck Dish Pairings

An Italian importer from Maremma explains how to pair red wines with duck teriyaki and ...

4 min read
The Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Mushrooms NEW
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The Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Mushrooms

Mushrooms are one of autumn's greatest culinary treasures. Whether shiitake, maitake, m...

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Tsukimi and Wine: The Perfect Bottle for Japan's 2026 Harvest Moon NEW
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Tsukimi and Wine: The Perfect Bottle for Japan's 2026 Harvest Moon

On the night of Tsukimi, sitting on the engawa and gazing at the moon with a quiet glas...

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The Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Ramen | How to Choose by Broth Type NEW
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The Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Ramen | How to Choose by Broth Type

A thorough guide to choosing wine by broth style (shio, shoyu, miso, tonkotsu, and tant...

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The Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Hamburg Steak | Matching by Sauce Type NEW
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The Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Hamburg Steak | Matching by Sauce Type

A complete guide to pairing wine with Hamburg steak, organized by sauce type: demi-glac...

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Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Fried Foods | The Ultimate Pairings from a Pro NEW
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Complete Guide to Wine Pairing with Fried Foods | The Ultimate Pairings from a Pro

"Fried food and wine don't mix." Sound familiar? Actually, it's the opposite. The compl...

4 min read
Wine Pairings for Japanese Hot Pot | Guide for Shabu-Shabu, Kimchi Nabe, and Yudofu NEW
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Wine Pairings for Japanese Hot Pot | Guide for Shabu-Shabu, Kimchi Nabe, and Yudofu

A guide to wine pairings by hot pot type — shabu-shabu, kimchi nabe, yudofu, and more. ...

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The Best Wines to Pair with Curry | Why Primitivo Wins NEW
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The Best Wines to Pair with Curry | Why Primitivo Wins

A complete guide to pairing wine with curry by style and spice level. Japanese curry ca...

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Yakitori and Wine Pairing Guide: How to Choose Italian Wine for Japanese Grilled Skewers NEW
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Yakitori and Wine Pairing Guide: How to Choose Italian Wine for Japanese Grilled Skewers

A sommelier's guide to pairing wine with yakitori — how to match Italian wines to each ...

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Wine with Chocolate | Pairing Guide for Valentine's & Gifts NEW
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Wine with Chocolate | Pairing Guide for Valentine's & Gifts

Why does wine and chocolate taste so incredible together? The answer lies in resonance....

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Wine with Steak | Pairing Guide by Cut and Style NEW
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Wine with Steak | Pairing Guide by Cut and Style

How to pair wine with steak by cut — from lean filet to marbled wagyu and sirloin. Cove...

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Wine with Seafood | Pairing Guide for Fish, Shellfish & Shrimp NEW
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Wine with Seafood | Pairing Guide for Fish, Shellfish & Shrimp

A guide to matching wine with seafood, from sashimi and oysters to grilled salmon. Incl...

4 min read
Wine Pairing with Japanese Food: An Italian's Guide to What Actually Works NEW
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Wine Pairing with Japanese Food: An Italian's Guide to What Actually Works

Wine doesn't pair with Japanese food — that's a misconception. The flavors of washoku —...

4 min read
Wine Pairing with Pizza: How to Choose Primitivo and Sangiovese NEW
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Wine Pairing with Pizza: How to Choose Primitivo and Sangiovese

An Italian importer explains wine pairing with pizza. Primitivo for Margherita, dry whi...

3 min read
Wine That Goes With Chinese Food: Pairing Gyoza, Mapo Tofu and Peking Duck NEW
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Wine That Goes With Chinese Food: Pairing Gyoza, Mapo Tofu and Peking Duck

A guide to wine that pairs with Chinese food, dish by dish. Prosecco, whites and reds f...

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Wine for BBQ and Summer Grilling: Choosing a Bottle That Stands Up to Char and Sauce NEW
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Wine for BBQ and Summer Grilling: Choosing a Bottle That Stands Up to Char and Sauce

How to choose wine for summer barbecue and grilling: rich reds that stand up to char an...

4 min read
What Food Pairs with Pinot Noir? From Seafood to Japanese Cuisine NEW
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What Food Pairs with Pinot Noir? From Seafood to Japanese Cuisine

A sommelier's guide to what pairs with Pinot Noir, by regional style: tuna and eel, mus...

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What Is Aperitivo? Wines for the Pre-Dinner Hour and How to Enjoy It at Home NEW
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What Is Aperitivo? Wines for the Pre-Dinner Hour and How to Enjoy It at Home

Aperitivo is the Italian custom of a light drink and a few snacks before dinner. What m...

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How to Pair Wine with Pasta: A Sauce-by-Sauce Guide NEW
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How to Pair Wine with Pasta: A Sauce-by-Sauce Guide

How to choose wine for pasta, sauce by sauce (tomato, cream, oil, meat). The key is to ...

2 min read
"When in Doubt": 5 All-Rounder Wines for Any Meal NEW
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"When in Doubt": 5 All-Rounder Wines for Any Meal

Not sure what to pair? These five versatile wine styles handle starters to mains. From ...

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Choosing Wine for Gyoza and Chinese Food NEW
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Choosing Wine for Gyoza and Chinese Food

Chinese food pairs well with fruit-rich wines that can handle oil and spice. Sparkling ...

1 min read
The Complete Guide to Pairing Cheese and Wine NEW
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The Complete Guide to Pairing Cheese and Wine

Cheese and wine pairing by type. Fresh cheeses with whites, hard cheeses with reds, blu...

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Choosing Red Wine for Yakiniku & Sukiyaki NEW
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Choosing Red Wine for Yakiniku & Sukiyaki

Yakiniku and sukiyaki call for a red that can stand up to fat and soy. Tannic Cabernet ...

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What Wine Goes with Sushi? Pairings by Topping NEW
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What Wine Goes with Sushi? Pairings by Topping

Wine for sushi, by topping. White fish loves Sauvignon Blanc, lean tuna a light red, an...

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How to Pair Wine with Japanese Food: Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi & Sukiyaki NEW
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How to Pair Wine with Japanese Food: Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi & Sukiyaki

Think wine doesn't go with Japanese food? We explain how to pair wine with sushi, tempu...

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Italian Wine Regions: The Complete Guide to All 20, from North to the Islands NEW
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Italian Wine Regions: The Complete Guide to All 20, from North to the Islands

From Piedmont in the north to the island of Sicily, all 20 of Italy's regions make wine...

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What is Valpolicella? The Complete Guide to Veneto's Most Celebrated Wine Region NEW
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What is Valpolicella? The Complete Guide to Veneto's Most Celebrated Wine Region

Discover Valpolicella, the celebrated DOC wine region near Verona. From the light, fres...

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Lazio Wine Guide: Rome's White Wine Tradition and the Legend of "Est! Est!! Est!!!" NEW
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Lazio Wine Guide: Rome's White Wine Tradition and the Legend of "Est! Est!! Est!!!"

A guide to Lazio wines, the region surrounding Rome. Discover the medieval legend of Es...

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What Is Barbera? A Complete Guide to Piedmont's Most Approachable Italian Red Wine NEW
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What Is Barbera? A Complete Guide to Piedmont's Most Approachable Italian Red Wine

Barbera is the everyday red wine that graces Piedmont's tables. Rich fruit, bright acid...

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What Is Lombardy Wine? A Complete Guide to Italy's Northernmost Wine Region and Franciacorta NEW
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What Is Lombardy Wine? A Complete Guide to Italy's Northernmost Wine Region and Franciacorta

Lombardy is home to Franciacorta, Valtellina, and other distinctive wine regions. Disco...

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What Is Wine from Marche? A Deep Dive Into Central Italy's Hidden Gem NEW
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What Is Wine from Marche? A Deep Dive Into Central Italy's Hidden Gem

Marche, on Italy's Adriatic coast, is home to Verdicchio (white) and Rosso Conero (red)...

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Emilia-Romagna Wine Guide: Home to Sparkling Lambrusco and Italy's First White DOCG NEW
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Emilia-Romagna Wine Guide: Home to Sparkling Lambrusco and Italy's First White DOCG

Emilia-Romagna, centered on Bologna in Northern Italy, is the country's gastronomic hea...

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Campania Wine Guide: Southern Italy's Ancient Wine Region Once Beloved by Roman Emperors NEW
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Campania Wine Guide: Southern Italy's Ancient Wine Region Once Beloved by Roman Emperors

Campania is an ancient wine-producing region in Southern Italy centered on Naples. Home...

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What is Sardinian Wine? The 'Island of Longevity' Wine Culture of Cannonau and Vermentino NEW
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What is Sardinian Wine? The 'Island of Longevity' Wine Culture of Cannonau and Vermentino

Sardinian wine is the distinctive wine culture of a Mediterranean island with the world...

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia Wine Guide: Italy's White Wine Kingdom NEW
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Friuli-Venezia Giulia Wine Guide: Italy's White Wine Kingdom

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is Italy's white wine kingdom. From the osmizza farm-wine traditi...

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What Is Amarone? A Complete Guide to Veneto's Greatest Dried-Grape Red Wine NEW
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What Is Amarone? A Complete Guide to Veneto's Greatest Dried-Grape Red Wine

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy's greatest red wines, born from dried grapes...

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What Is the Petaluma Gap? The Pacific Wind That Makes California's Most Elegant Pinot Noir NEW
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What Is the Petaluma Gap? The Pacific Wind That Makes California's Most Elegant Pinot Noir

The Petaluma Gap is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Sonoma County, California, d...

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What Is Napa Valley Chardonnay? A Complete Guide to California's Greatest White Wine NEW
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What Is Napa Valley Chardonnay? A Complete Guide to California's Greatest White Wine

Napa Valley Chardonnay is a white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in California'...

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Umbria Wine Guide: Sagrantino, Orvieto and Italy's Green Heart NEW
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Umbria Wine Guide: Sagrantino, Orvieto and Italy's Green Heart

Umbria is Italy's only landlocked central region, rising across rolling hills just 200k...

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What Is Burgundy Wine? A Complete Guide to France's Greatest Wine Region NEW
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What Is Burgundy Wine? A Complete Guide to France's Greatest Wine Region

A complete guide to Burgundy wine. From Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to the four-tier clas...

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What Is Abruzzo Wine? The Power of Montepulciano and the Charm of Italy's Mountain Wines NEW
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What Is Abruzzo Wine? The Power of Montepulciano and the Charm of Italy's Mountain Wines

Abruzzo is Italy's central mountain wine region. An Italian sommelier explains the powe...

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What Is Brunello di Montalcino? Italy's Greatest Sangiovese Explained NEW
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What Is Brunello di Montalcino? Italy's Greatest Sangiovese Explained

Brunello di Montalcino is 100% Sangiovese from the Montalcino hills of Tuscany — one of...

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Sicilian Wine Guide: Discover the Bold, Sun-Drenched Wines of Italy's Largest Island NEW
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Sicilian Wine Guide: Discover the Bold, Sun-Drenched Wines of Italy's Largest Island

A comprehensive guide to Sicilian wine: varieties, regions, and what makes them special...

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What Is Piedmont Wine? From Barolo to Arneis, Italy's Greatest Wine Region Explained NEW
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What Is Piedmont Wine? From Barolo to Arneis, Italy's Greatest Wine Region Explained

Federico explains Piedmont wine — from Barolo to Langhe Arneis, Barbera, and Moscato d'...

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What is Sicilian Wine? White and Red Character from the Mediterranean Sun NEW
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What is Sicilian Wine? White and Red Character from the Mediterranean Sun

A guide to Sicilian wine — Grillo, Nero d'Avola, Etna and how to enjoy them with Japane...

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What is Chianti? A Complete Guide to Italy's Iconic Sangiovese Wine Region NEW
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What is Chianti? A Complete Guide to Italy's Iconic Sangiovese Wine Region

Chianti is a dry red wine made primarily from Sangiovese grapes in the hills of Tuscany...

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What is Langhe Arneis? The Complete Guide to Piedmont's 'Little Devil' White Wine NEW
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What is Langhe Arneis? The Complete Guide to Piedmont's 'Little Devil' White Wine

The complete guide to Langhe Arneis DOC — the Piedmontese white wine rescued from near-...

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Tuscany Wine Guide: Regions, Grapes & Terroir Explained NEW
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Tuscany Wine Guide: Regions, Grapes & Terroir Explained

A complete guide to Tuscany wine — regions, grapes, and terroir explained clearly. Chia...

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Veneto Wine Guide: Prosecco, Soave, Amarone & More NEW
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Veneto Wine Guide: Prosecco, Soave, Amarone & More

Italy's most prolific wine region, Veneto produces everything from crisp Prosecco to po...

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California Wine Guide: Regions, Varietals & How to Choose NEW
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California Wine Guide: Regions, Varietals & How to Choose

Discover California wine — from the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris to Napa Valley Cab...

4 min read
What Is Maremma Wine? Tuscany's Hidden Coastal Wine Region and Its Sangiovese NEW
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What Is Maremma Wine? Tuscany's Hidden Coastal Wine Region and Its Sangiovese

Nestled along the Tyrrhenian Sea in southwestern Tuscany, Maremma produces distinctive ...

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What Is Sicilian Wine? A Guide to Italy's Most Exciting Wine Island NEW
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What Is Sicilian Wine? A Guide to Italy's Most Exciting Wine Island

Sicilian wine is wine made on the largest island in the Mediterranean — a sun-drenched ...

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What Is Napa Valley Wine? A Guide to the World's Top California Wine Region NEW
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What Is Napa Valley Wine? A Guide to the World's Top California Wine Region

What is Napa Valley wine? An Italian sommelier's guide to California's premier wine reg...

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ナパ・ヴァレーとは|カリフォルニアが生んだ世界最高峰のワイン産地をソムリエが解説 NEW
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ナパ・ヴァレーとは|カリフォルニアが生んだ世界最高峰のワイン産地をソムリエが解説

ナパ・ヴァレーはカリフォルニア州北部のワイン産地で、カベルネ・ソーヴィニヨンの世界的聖地です。産地の特徴、AVAの違い、収穫前に行われる「葡萄の祝福式」という地元文化、日本で...

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What Is Bolgheri DOC? The Birthplace of Super Tuscans on Tuscany's Coastal Shore NEW
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What Is Bolgheri DOC? The Birthplace of Super Tuscans on Tuscany's Coastal Shore

An introduction to Bolgheri DOC and its Cabernet-dominant reds, birthplace of Sassicaia...

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Vermentino di Maremma: The Seaside White Wine from Tuscany's Wild Coast NEW
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Vermentino di Maremma: The Seaside White Wine from Tuscany's Wild Coast

A complete guide to Vermentino from Maremma Toscana DOC — from the local acquacotta tra...

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What is Soave? The Delicate Dry White Wine of Veneto and the Charms of Garganega NEW
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What is Soave? The Delicate Dry White Wine of Veneto and the Charms of Garganega

Soave is a dry white wine produced near Verona in Italy's Veneto region. Discover the c...

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Best Primitivo and Southern Italian Reds: Rich, Great-Value Picks NEW
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Best Primitivo and Southern Italian Reds: Rich, Great-Value Picks

Sun-soaked southern Italian reds, led by Primitivo: our recommended bottles and how to ...

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ランゲ・ネッビオーロとは?バローロとの違い・味わい・合う料理を解説 NEW
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ランゲ・ネッビオーロとは?バローロとの違い・味わい・合う料理を解説

ランゲ・ネッビオーロとは、バローロと同じブドウから生まれる、気軽に楽しめるピエモンテの赤ワイン。味わいの特徴、バローロとの違い、合う料理、おすすめの一本までやさしく解説します。

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California Red Wine Recommendations: Standout Bottles from Napa and Sonoma NEW
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California Red Wine Recommendations: Standout Bottles from Napa and Sonoma

California red wine recommendations from Napa and Sonoma: how to choose fruit-forward r...

4 min read
The Best Sicilian Wines: Popular Whites, Reds, and Food Pairings NEW
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The Best Sicilian Wines: Popular Whites, Reds, and Food Pairings

A sommelier's guide to the best Sicilian wines: crisp Inzolia and Grillo whites, Nero d...

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What Is Primitivo di Manduria? Puglia's Rich Southern Red NEW
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What Is Primitivo di Manduria? Puglia's Rich Southern Red

Primitivo di Manduria, the dense red of Salento in southern Puglia. An Italian in Tokyo...

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What Is Chianti Rùfina? Sangiovese from Tuscany's Highest Hills NEW
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What Is Chianti Rùfina? Sangiovese from Tuscany's Highest Hills

Chianti Rùfina, the highest of all Chianti zones in Tuscany. An Italian who pours wine ...

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What Is Morellino di Scansano? Tuscany's Maremma Sangiovese (DOCG) NEW
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What Is Morellino di Scansano? Tuscany's Maremma Sangiovese (DOCG)

Morellino di Scansano is a DOCG red wine made from Sangiovese in Tuscany's Maremma. Tas...

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What Is Barolo? Piedmont's Great Cru That Makes the King of Italian Wine NEW
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What Is Barolo? Piedmont's Great Cru That Makes the King of Italian Wine

A plain-language guide to Barolo: its character, flavor, and food pairings. The long-li...

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A Guide to Puglia Wine: Sun-Soaked Reds from Italy's Heel NEW
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A Guide to Puglia Wine: Sun-Soaked Reds from Italy's Heel

A regional guide to the wines of Puglia in southern Italy. Centered on Primitivo: the l...

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What Is Moscato d'Asti? How Italy's Sweet, Light Sparkler Is Made, Paired and Chosen NEW
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What Is Moscato d'Asti? How Italy's Sweet, Light Sparkler Is Made, Paired and Chosen

Moscato d'Asti is Piedmont's sweet, low-alcohol (about 5.5%) lightly sparkling wine. Ho...

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An Introduction to California Wine: The Charm of Napa & Sonoma NEW
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An Introduction to California Wine: The Charm of Napa & Sonoma

California wine is rich and powerful, born of a warm, steady climate. Napa Cabernet is ...

3 min read
New Zealand Wine: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc NEW
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New Zealand Wine: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand's signature is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — vivid tropical-fruit and herb ...

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Australian Wine: Barossa Valley and Shiraz NEW
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Australian Wine: Barossa Valley and Shiraz

Australian wine is known for ripe, juicy fruit from a warm climate. Barossa Valley is w...

2 min read
An Introduction to French Wine: Burgundy, the Loire & the South NEW
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An Introduction to French Wine: Burgundy, the Loire & the South

France is wine's heartland, each region with its own identity. We cover Burgundy (Pinot...

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Italian Wine Regions Guide: Tuscany, Sicily and Sardinia NEW
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Italian Wine Regions Guide: Tuscany, Sicily and Sardinia

A guide to Italy's main wine regions: Sangiovese-famous Tuscany, characterful Sicily, a...

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Does Wine Have an Expiration Date? Drinking Windows, Shelf Life and When to Finish It NEW
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Does Wine Have an Expiration Date? Drinking Windows, Shelf Life and When to Finish It

Does wine expire? A sommelier explains drinking windows and shelf life for unopened and...

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How to Make Mulled Wine (Vin Brulé): An Easy, Fail-Safe Home Recipe and Which Wine to Choose NEW
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How to Make Mulled Wine (Vin Brulé): An Easy, Fail-Safe Home Recipe and Which Wine to Choose

Just warm it in a pot: the basic recipe for mulled wine (vin brulé) and how not to fail...

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No Wine Cellar? How to Store Wine Well in a Japanese Home NEW
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No Wine Cellar? How to Store Wine Well in a Japanese Home

You do not need a wine cellar to keep wine in good shape at home. Here is how to store ...

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Chilled Red Wine: The Complete Guide (Perfect for Late Summer, and How to Choose a Red That Tastes Great Cold) NEW
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Chilled Red Wine: The Complete Guide (Perfect for Late Summer, and How to Choose a Red That Tastes Great Cold)

Red wine is not only for room temperature. An Italian importer explains how to choose a...

4 min read
Complete Guide to Opening Wine: How to Use a Sommelier Knife and Uncork Like a Pro NEW
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Complete Guide to Opening Wine: How to Use a Sommelier Knife and Uncork Like a Pro

The word "sommelier" traces back to the Old French "bête de somme" — keeper of the pack...

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Wine Serving Temperature: A Complete Guide to Drinking Red, White, and Sparkling Wine at Its Best NEW
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Wine Serving Temperature: A Complete Guide to Drinking Red, White, and Sparkling Wine at Its Best

A practical guide to wine serving temperatures by type: when to chill, when to warm, an...

4 min read
How to Open Sparkling Wine | The Pro Guide to a Perfect Cork Remove and Storage NEW
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How to Open Sparkling Wine | The Pro Guide to a Perfect Cork Remove and Storage

When you open a sparkling wine, that satisfying pop sets the mood. But professional som...

3 min read
What Is Decanting? How to Properly Aerate Wine at Home NEW
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What Is Decanting? How to Properly Aerate Wine at Home

What decanting is, which wines need it, and how to do it at home without special equipm...

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What Is Decanting? How to Open Up Your Wine at Home NEW
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What Is Decanting? How to Open Up Your Wine at Home

Decanting means pouring wine from the bottle into a separate vessel (a decanter) to exp...

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How to Choose and Enjoy Rosé Wine: Telling Dry from Sweet, Plus Summer Serving Tips NEW
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How to Choose and Enjoy Rosé Wine: Telling Dry from Sweet, Plus Summer Serving Tips

Rosé is not sweet by default. A guide to telling dry from sweet, regional styles, the i...

4 min read
Using Up Leftover Wine & How Long It Keeps NEW
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Using Up Leftover Wine & How Long It Keeps

Once opened, reseal and refrigerate, and finish within a few days. We cover how long ea...

1 min read
How to Choose a Wine Glass: Shape and Taste NEW
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How to Choose a Wine Glass: Shape and Taste

A glass's shape changes how aromas spread and how a wine tastes. We explain the differe...

2 min read
How to Open Wine: Tips for Corks and Screw Caps NEW
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How to Open Wine: Tips for Corks and Screw Caps

Open a cork with a waiter's friend; a screw cap needs no tools. We walk through the ste...

2 min read
Wine Serving Temperature Chart (by Grape & Style) NEW
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Wine Serving Temperature Chart (by Grape & Style)

Temperature changes a wine's aroma and taste dramatically. Our chart gives the ideal se...

1 min read
How to Store Wine Properly: Before & After Opening, and in the Fridge NEW
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How to Store Wine Properly: Before & After Opening, and in the Fridge

Keep wine at its best with three basics: a steady cool temperature, darkness, and no vi...

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Why Does Wine Give You a Headache? Causes and How to Drink Without Regret NEW
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Why Does Wine Give You a Headache? Causes and How to Drink Without Regret

An Italian importer explains why wine causes headaches, clears up the sulfite myth, and...

4 min read
White vs Red Wine: The Real Difference in Taste, Making and Food Pairing NEW
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White vs Red Wine: The Real Difference in Taste, Making and Food Pairing

The real difference between white and red is not color but method, whether the skins ar...

5 min read
How to Read an Italian Wine Label: DOCG, Riserva and Classico Made Simple NEW
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How to Read an Italian Wine Label: DOCG, Riserva and Classico Made Simple

Once you can read the producer, the appellation, the classification and the vintage, an...

5 min read
What Are Sulfites (Preservatives) in Wine? The Real Meaning of "No Added Sulfites" and How to Choose NEW
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What Are Sulfites (Preservatives) in Wine? The Real Meaning of "No Added Sulfites" and How to Choose

An importer's friendly guide to sulfites (preservatives) in wine: what "no added sulfit...

4 min read
Organic, Natural, Vegan, Sustainable Wine: What's the Difference? A Simple Guide to Choosing NEW
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Organic, Natural, Vegan, Sustainable Wine: What's the Difference? A Simple Guide to Choosing

Organic (bio), natural, vegan, sustainable. These eco labels sound alike but cover diff...

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Italian Wine Vintage Chart: How to Read the Best Years by Region, and How to Choose NEW
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Italian Wine Vintage Chart: How to Read the Best Years by Region, and How to Choose

From Piedmont to Puglia, a simple region-by-region guide to Italy's best vintages. What...

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The Best Value Everyday Italian Wines: How to Drink Well for Under 3,000 Yen NEW
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The Best Value Everyday Italian Wines: How to Drink Well for Under 3,000 Yen

Great Italian wine for the weeknight table, in the 2,000 yen range. Cheap does not mean...

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Beginner's Guide to Wine | How to Choose and Enjoy Your First Bottle NEW
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Beginner's Guide to Wine | How to Choose and Enjoy Your First Bottle

A beginner-friendly guide to choosing wine by three simple axes (sweet or dry, the type...

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What Is Vino Novello? Italy's New Wine and How It Differs from Beaujolais Nouveau NEW
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What Is Vino Novello? Italy's New Wine and How It Differs from Beaujolais Nouveau

What Italy's new-harvest wine, vino novello, really is: how it differs from Beaujolais ...

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Sparkling Wine ABV and Calories: The Complete Guide (How Strong Is Prosecco? Plus How to Enjoy It Without the Guilt) NEW
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Sparkling Wine ABV and Calories: The Complete Guide (How Strong Is Prosecco? Plus How to Enjoy It Without the Guilt)

How strong is sparkling wine? From the difference between Prosecco, Champagne and Asti ...

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What Is Ripasso? A Complete Guide to Valpolicella Ripasso's Method and Flavor NEW
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What Is Ripasso? A Complete Guide to Valpolicella Ripasso's Method and Flavor

Discover what Valpolicella Ripasso is, how it differs from Amarone, its flavor profile,...

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What is Vendemmia? Italy's Grape Harvest Festival and Autumn Wine Guide NEW
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What is Vendemmia? Italy's Grape Harvest Festival and Autumn Wine Guide

Have you heard the word "Vendemmia"? In Italian, it refers to the grape harvest — but i...

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Does Wine Get Better With Age? How Wine Aging Works NEW
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Does Wine Get Better With Age? How Wine Aging Works

Does wine really get better with age? Most wines are made to drink young. Learn which w...

4 min read
What Is Biodynamic Wine? Moon, Earth, and the Philosophy Behind Natural Wine NEW
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What Is Biodynamic Wine? Moon, Earth, and the Philosophy Behind Natural Wine

Biodynamic farming uses lunar cycles and celestial rhythms in agriculture. From Steiner...

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How to Choose Autumn Wine: A Complete Guide to Italian Wines for the Foliage Season NEW
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How to Choose Autumn Wine: A Complete Guide to Italian Wines for the Foliage Season

Federico, an Italian wine importer based in Tokyo, explains how to choose wines that co...

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What Is Beaujolais Nouveau? Your Complete 2026 Release Date and Enjoyment Guide NEW
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What Is Beaujolais Nouveau? Your Complete 2026 Release Date and Enjoyment Guide

Every year on the third Thursday of November, the world counts down to Beaujolais Nouve...

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What Is Wine Acidity? How Region and Grape Variety Shape the Freshness in Your Glass NEW
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What Is Wine Acidity? How Region and Grape Variety Shape the Freshness in Your Glass

Acidity in wine is the refreshing quality that makes your mouth water and cleans your p...

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What Is Wine Body? A Complete Guide to Full-Bodied, Medium-Bodied, and Light-Bodied Wines NEW
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What Is Wine Body? A Complete Guide to Full-Bodied, Medium-Bodied, and Light-Bodied Wines

"Body" in wine refers to the sensation of weight and fullness you feel when you take a ...

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What Is Mediterranean Wine? A Journey Through the Cradle of Wine Civilization NEW
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What Is Mediterranean Wine? A Journey Through the Cradle of Wine Civilization

When Phoenician ships dropped anchor in a Sicilian harbor around the 9th century BC, th...

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Sparkling Wine Types Guide: Prosecco vs Champagne vs Cava vs Franciacorta Explained NEW
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Sparkling Wine Types Guide: Prosecco vs Champagne vs Cava vs Franciacorta Explained

Dozens of sparkling wine styles exist around the world, yet calling them all "Champagne...

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What Is Wine Minerality? How Soil and Region Shape That Crisp, Saline Character NEW
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What Is Wine Minerality? How Soil and Region Shape That Crisp, Saline Character

A complete guide to wine minerality: what it actually is (and is not), which regions pr...

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Complete Guide to How Wine is Made | From Harvest to Fermentation, Aging & Bottling NEW
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Complete Guide to How Wine is Made | From Harvest to Fermentation, Aging & Bottling

How is wine made? An Italian sommelier walks you through every step — harvest, fermenta...

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What Is Appassimento? Italy's Tradition of Concentrating Wine Through Drying NEW
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What Is Appassimento? Italy's Tradition of Concentrating Wine Through Drying

Appassimento is Italy's traditional winemaking technique of drying harvested grapes to ...

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What Is Bio Wine? Organic Wine vs. Natural Wine, and Sicily's Organic Revolution NEW
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What Is Bio Wine? Organic Wine vs. Natural Wine, and Sicily's Organic Revolution

A complete guide to bio wine and organic wine — what the labels mean, how they differ f...

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What Are Wine Tannins? Understanding Astringency and How to Work With It NEW
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What Are Wine Tannins? Understanding Astringency and How to Work With It

Tannins are the natural polyphenols that give red wine its grip and structure. From gra...

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What Is Orange Wine? A Complete Guide to Skin-Contact Wine NEW
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What Is Orange Wine? A Complete Guide to Skin-Contact Wine

Orange wine is white wine fermented with its grape skins, producing amber hues and rich...

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Wine Aroma vs Bouquet: A Complete Guide to Wine Scents and How to Enjoy Them NEW
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Wine Aroma vs Bouquet: A Complete Guide to Wine Scents and How to Enjoy Them

A deep dive into the difference between wine "aroma" and "bouquet." From the Wine Aroma...

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What Is Wine Blending? Single Varietal vs. Blends, and the Secret History of Chianti NEW
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What Is Wine Blending? Single Varietal vs. Blends, and the Secret History of Chianti

What blending is, how it differs from single-varietal wines, and the little-known histo...

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What Is Terroir? A Complete Guide to How Land Shapes Wine NEW
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What Is Terroir? A Complete Guide to How Land Shapes Wine

What terroir means — explained through its three elements: soil, climate, and topograph...

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How to Read a Wine Label: A Complete Guide to DOCG, DOC, IGT, Vintage and More NEW
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How to Read a Wine Label: A Complete Guide to DOCG, DOC, IGT, Vintage and More

A sommelier's guide to reading wine labels — DOCG, DOC, IGT and Italian classification ...

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What Is Dry Wine? A Complete Guide to Sweetness, Residual Sugar, and Choosing the Right Bottle NEW
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What Is Dry Wine? A Complete Guide to Sweetness, Residual Sugar, and Choosing the Right Bottle

A complete guide to dry wine: how residual sugar is scientifically measured, why some w...

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What is Wine Vintage? A Guide to Reading Vintage Years and Choosing Italian Wine NEW
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What is Wine Vintage? A Guide to Reading Vintage Years and Choosing Italian Wine

Vintage in wine refers to the year printed on a wine label: the year the grapes were ha...

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Complete Guide to Wine Sugar Content | Carbs by Style, Dry to Sweet NEW
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Complete Guide to Wine Sugar Content | Carbs by Style, Dry to Sweet

A clear breakdown of wine sugar (residual sugar) by style. Compare grams per glass for ...

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What Is Super Tuscan Wine? Italy's Wine Revolution Explained NEW
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What Is Super Tuscan Wine? Italy's Wine Revolution Explained

The story behind Super Tuscan wines — how they emerged by breaking Italy's appellation ...

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How to Choose Wine: A Sommelier's No-Fail Guide to Red, White, and Sparkling NEW
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How to Choose Wine: A Sommelier's No-Fail Guide to Red, White, and Sparkling

Stop reading labels and start choosing by region and colour. Here's the Italian way of ...

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How to Choose a Red Wine Set | A Sommelier's Guide by Budget and Occasion NEW
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How to Choose a Red Wine Set | A Sommelier's Guide by Budget and Occasion

From gifts to everyday use, Federico explains how to choose a red wine set. A quick-ref...

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Bordeaux Wine Classification Explained: From the 1855 Ranking to Everyday Bottles NEW
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Bordeaux Wine Classification Explained: From the 1855 Ranking to Everyday Bottles

A beginner's guide to the Bordeaux wine classification system, from the 1855 Grands Cru...

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What Is Vegan Wine? Animal-Free Winemaking and Premium Italian Vegan Wines Available in Japan NEW
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What Is Vegan Wine? Animal-Free Winemaking and Premium Italian Vegan Wines Available in Japan

Vegan wine is made without animal-based fining agents such as eggs, gelatin, or isingla...

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The 4 Steps of Wine Tasting: How to Evaluate Appearance, Aroma, Palate and Finish NEW
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The 4 Steps of Wine Tasting: How to Evaluate Appearance, Aroma, Palate and Finish

Learn the 4 fundamental steps of professional wine tasting: appearance, aroma, palate a...

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Wine Sugar Content, Calories and Alcohol: Complete Guide to Red, White and Sparkling NEW
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Wine Sugar Content, Calories and Alcohol: Complete Guide to Red, White and Sparkling

Wine alcohol content and calories: "sweet = high calorie" is a myth. An Italian importe...

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Italian Wine Classification Guide: What Are DOCG, DOC, and IGT? NEW
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Italian Wine Classification Guide: What Are DOCG, DOC, and IGT?

An Italian importer explains the difference between DOCG, DOC, and IGT in Italian wine....

3 min read
Sweet and Lightly Sparkling Wine: How to Choose, From Moscato d'Asti to Prosecco NEW
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Sweet and Lightly Sparkling Wine: How to Choose, From Moscato d'Asti to Prosecco

A guide to choosing sweet and lightly sparkling wines, from someone who imports and pou...

4 min read
How to Choose Affordable, Delicious Wine: Finding Value Daily Bottles That Never Disappoint NEW
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How to Choose Affordable, Delicious Wine: Finding Value Daily Bottles That Never Disappoint

An Italian wine importer explains how to choose affordable, delicious wine: how to spot...

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How to Choose Sparkling Wine: Champagne vs Prosecco, Methods, Sweetness, and Our Picks NEW
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How to Choose Sparkling Wine: Champagne vs Prosecco, Methods, Sweetness, and Our Picks

How to choose sparkling wine, explained by a pro: the difference from Champagne, produc...

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Italian Wine Recommendations: A Tokyo Importer's Picks for Your First Bottle NEW
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Italian Wine Recommendations: A Tokyo Importer's Picks for Your First Bottle

Italian wine recommendations from an importer who pours across Tokyo. In-stock, easy-dr...

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What Are Prosecco and Millesimato? History, Meaning, and the Veneto Way to Enjoy It NEW
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What Are Prosecco and Millesimato? History, Meaning, and the Veneto Way to Enjoy It

The history of Prosecco, the Glera grape, and what "Millesimato" (a single vintage year...

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The Complete Sassicaia Guide: The Legend of the Super Tuscan, Its History and the 2022 Vintage NEW
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The Complete Sassicaia Guide: The Legend of the Super Tuscan, Its History and the 2022 Vintage

From a marquis's dream to a wine that rewrote Italian law: the story of Sassicaia, the ...

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What Is a Vintage? The Meaning of a "Good Year" and How to Choose NEW
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What Is a Vintage? The Meaning of a "Good Year" and How to Choose

A vintage is the year the grapes were harvested. Weather makes each year different, so ...

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How to Read a Wine Label: Old World vs New World NEW
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How to Read a Wine Label: Old World vs New World

Wine labels follow different rules in the Old World and New World. We explain what's on...

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Wine Tasting Terms: Tannin, Body and Acidity Made Simple NEW
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Wine Tasting Terms: Tannin, Body and Acidity Made Simple

Tannin, body, acidity — the three words that describe how a wine tastes. Learn them and...

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Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling: What's the Difference? NEW
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Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling: What's the Difference?

The difference between red, white, rosé and sparkling comes down to the grapes and how ...

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Wine for Beginners: Types, How to Choose, and How to Drink NEW
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Wine for Beginners: Types, How to Choose, and How to Drink

New to wine? We cover the four types (red, white, rosé, sparkling), how to choose by ta...

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2026 Vintage Alert: Why Italian Wine Stands Out in a Hot European Summer NEW
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2026 Vintage Alert: Why Italian Wine Stands Out in a Hot European Summer

Europe's 2026 harvest is among the earliest on record, but the real story is water. Whi...

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Italian Wine You Explore, Not Just Buy: Signorvino's Expansion and the Swirl View NEW
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Italian Wine You Explore, Not Just Buy: Signorvino's Expansion and the Swirl View

Signorvino, Italy's experience-led wine retailer, is opening seven new stores in 2026 o...

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Chianti and Bordeaux Are Rethinking Wine Classifications. Will It Change How You Choose? NEW
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Chianti and Bordeaux Are Rethinking Wine Classifications. Will It Change How You Choose?

Bordeaux, Rioja, Germany and Chianti Classico are all rewriting how they classify wine....

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Rosé Wine: How to Choose and Enjoy It, and the 'Life in Rosé' Story NEW
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Rosé Wine: How to Choose and Enjoy It, and the 'Life in Rosé' Story

What is rosé wine? From production methods (saignée vs. direct pressing) to a type-by-t...

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Summer Restaurants Go 'By the Glass, Lighter': The White Wines Being Chosen Now NEW
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Summer Restaurants Go 'By the Glass, Lighter': The White Wines Being Chosen Now

Italian restaurants are shifting toward 'drink less, drink better': wine by the glass, ...

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From Mount Fuji to Mugello: A Japanese winemaker plants Koshu in Tuscany NEW
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From Mount Fuji to Mugello: A Japanese winemaker plants Koshu in Tuscany

Tatsuhiko Ozaki, Japanese-born and a Tuscan for 13 years, has begun growing Koshu, a na...

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Champagne's 2026 Harvest Hit Hard: Why the Vintages on Shelves Now Are a Smart Buy NEW
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Champagne's 2026 Harvest Hit Hard: Why the Vintages on Shelves Now Are a Smart Buy

France's 2026 Champagne crop has been devastated by frost and hail. Here is the SWIRL v...

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The World Rediscovers Aperitivo, and It Belongs in a Japanese Evening NEW
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The World Rediscovers Aperitivo, and It Belongs in a Japanese Evening

Italy's aperitivo culture is back in the global spotlight. Here is how this relaxed, fo...

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The Case for Bordeaux Has Never Been Weaker NEW
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The Case for Bordeaux Has Never Been Weaker

With inflation and a weak yen squeezing budgets, the value case for Bordeaux is thinner...

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The Dry Aromatic Era Has Arrived at the Table NEW
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The Dry Aromatic Era Has Arrived at the Table

Aromatic varieties like Zibibbo and Moscato, vinified dry, are earning their place on M...

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What Japan Can Teach the Italian Wine Industry NEW
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What Japan Can Teach the Italian Wine Industry

As Italy's wine industry looks to reinvent itself by 2035, Japan already offers a worki...

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Key Points for Choosing Sustainable Wine NEW
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Key Points for Choosing Sustainable Wine

Sustainable wine is made with care for the environment and society. Look at certificati...

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What Is Orange Wine? How It's Made and How to Enjoy It NEW
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What Is Orange Wine? How It's Made and How to Enjoy It

Orange wine is made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, producing the amber co...

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What Is Organic-Certified Wine? The Difference from "Bio" NEW
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What Is Organic-Certified Wine? The Difference from "Bio"

Organic-certified wine is made from organically grown grapes meeting an official body's...

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What Is Natural Wine (Vin Nature)? How to Choose, with Picks NEW
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What Is Natural Wine (Vin Nature)? How to Choose, with Picks

What is natural wine (vin naturel)? How it differs from organic and biodynamic, the 8,0...

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How to Send Wine to Japan from Abroad: A Gift for Friends and Business Partners, with a Message Card NEW
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How to Send Wine to Japan from Abroad: A Gift for Friends and Business Partners, with a Message Card

Living abroad, you can still send wine to friends and business partners in Japan. How t...

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Wine for Halloween: Easy Party and At-Home Pairings with One Italian Bottle NEW
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Wine for Halloween: Easy Party and At-Home Pairings with One Italian Bottle

An Italian wine importer in Tokyo suggests what to pour for Halloween: a friendly guide...

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Wine for Tsukimi and Long Autumn Nights: Choosing Whites and Reds by Moonlight NEW
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Wine for Tsukimi and Long Autumn Nights: Choosing Whites and Reds by Moonlight

How to choose wine for Tsukimi (Japanese moon-viewing) and long autumn nights, from an ...

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Why a Wine Subscription? Monthly Discovery, Delivered NEW
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Why a Wine Subscription? Monthly Discovery, Delivered

A wine subscription delivers a bottle chosen by a professional to your door each month....

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Visiting the Producer: A Maremma, Tuscany Travel Journal | To the Seaside Hills Where Sangiovese Grows NEW
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Visiting the Producer: A Maremma, Tuscany Travel Journal | To the Seaside Hills Where Sangiovese Grows

A travel journal from a visit to Maremma, the seaside young region of Tuscany. The char...

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What Is Temperature-Controlled (Reefer) Wine Shipping? Delivering Wine Safely Through a Japanese Summer NEW
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What Is Temperature-Controlled (Reefer) Wine Shipping? Delivering Wine Safely Through a Japanese Summer

How temperature-controlled (reefer) shipping protects wine from summer heat, plus tips ...

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Bosco del Merlo: A Family Winery Where Veneto Meets Friuli | Winemaker Chronicles NEW
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Bosco del Merlo: A Family Winery Where Veneto Meets Friuli | Winemaker Chronicles

Bosco del Merlo is a family-run winery in Annone Veneto, north-east Italy. From Prosecc...

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How Does a Wine Importer Choose? Behind the Scenes, from Tasting to Contract NEW
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How Does a Wine Importer Choose? Behind the Scenes, from Tasting to Contract

An Italian wine importer explains how a single bottle is chosen: from tasting and build...

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How Wine Reaches Japan: The Journey From an Italian Vineyard to Your Table NEW
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How Wine Reaches Japan: The Journey From an Italian Vineyard to Your Table

The behind the scenes journey of Italian wine from the vineyard to your table in Japan,...

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What Is Doppio Passo? Japan's First Exclusive Import: Puglia's Double-Pass Primitivo Story NEW
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What Is Doppio Passo? Japan's First Exclusive Import: Puglia's Double-Pass Primitivo Story

Japan-first, exclusive import: Doppio Passo Primitivo. An Italian importer explains how...

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How to Choose a Wine Gift by Budget: Finding the Perfect Bottle NEW
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How to Choose a Wine Gift by Budget: Finding the Perfect Bottle

Budget wine gift guide from ¥2,500 to ¥10,000+. Learn Italian gifting culture and find ...

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The Perfect Wine Gift for Your Business Partners in Japan NEW
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The Perfect Wine Gift for Your Business Partners in Japan

Sending a gift to your business partners in Japan? Choose a highly rated wine already p...

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Wine for Host Gifts and Home Parties: Easy Bottles to Bring NEW
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Wine for Host Gifts and Home Parties: Easy Bottles to Bring

For a small host gift or a home party: easy, crowd-pleasing wines to bring along.

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Wine for Oseibo and Onenga: A Year's Thanks and a New Year's Greeting NEW
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Wine for Oseibo and Onenga: A Year's Thanks and a New Year's Greeting

Wine for Oseibo (year-end thanks) and Onenga (New Year greeting): when to send, and bot...

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Wine for Ochugen: A Summer Greeting They Will Welcome NEW
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Wine for Ochugen: A Summer Greeting They Will Welcome

Wine for the summer Ochugen greeting: when to send, and how to choose bottles that are ...

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How to Choose a Wine Gift: Finding the Bottle That Suits Them NEW
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How to Choose a Wine Gift: Finding the Bottle That Suits Them

How to choose a wine gift by the recipient's character and taste, and by the beauty of ...

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Doppio Passo NEW
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Doppio Passo

A soft, easy-drinking Primitivo born from a double harvest (doppio passo). Meet the wor...

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Tenuta San Guido NEW
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Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri's legend, Tenuta San Guido: the estate behind Sassicaia, the original Super Tu...

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Bosco del Merlo

ワイナリーについて ボスコ・デル・メルロは、ヴェネト州アンノーネ・ヴェネトに位置するワイナリーです。タリアメント川流域の肥沃な沖積土壌に広がる広大な自社畑で、ヴァレンティ...

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Alessandro Rivetto

ワイナリーについて アレッサンドロ・リヴェットは、ピエモンテ州ラ・モッラを拠点とするワイナリーです。1902年から続くリヴェット家のブドウ栽培の歴史を背景に、アレッサンド...

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Terenzi

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Tenuta Casadei

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Tenuta Grimani

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Castello del Trebbio

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1849 Wine Co.

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Map Maker

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Quealy

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Hentley Farm

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Lucky Rock

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Crosby Roamann

ワイナリーについて クロスビー・ローマンは、カリフォルニア州ナパ・バレーを拠点とするブティックワイナリーです。ヴィンヤードとセラーにおける「ミニマルインターベンション」、...

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Better Half

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Some Young Punks

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Mark Herold

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Edouard Delaunay

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Tenuta Olianas

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Serramarrocco

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Attanasio

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Montalto

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Barone di Serramarrocco: A Sicilian Baron Guarding a Bordeaux Bloodline NEW
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Barone di Serramarrocco: A Sicilian Baron Guarding a Bordeaux Bloodline

Western Sicily, near Trapani. On a barony granted in 1624, a 'cru' philosophy lives on,...

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Tenuta Casadei: An Organic Idyll in Maremma, Worked with Horses NEW
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Tenuta Casadei: An Organic Idyll in Maremma, Worked with Horses

Maremma, Tuscany. Winemaker Stefano Casadei works his certified-organic vineyards along...

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Castello del Trebbio: Chianti Rufina Sangiovese from a Castle of Conspiracies NEW
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Castello del Trebbio: Chianti Rufina Sangiovese from a Castle of Conspiracies

Just outside Florence in Chianti Rufina. Inside a castle built in 1194, innovator Stefa...

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Life in Rosé: why Bosco del Merlo puts a pink ribbon on its rosé NEW
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Life in Rosé: why Bosco del Merlo puts a pink ribbon on its rosé

There is a small pink ribbon printed on the label of Bosco del Merlo's rosé wines. Sinc...

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Sold out in about one minute: thank you. Fabio (ファビオ飯) x Swirl at the Isetan Shinjuku Italy Fair 2026 NEW
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Sold out in about one minute: thank you. Fabio (ファビオ飯) x Swirl at the Isetan Shinjuku Italy Fair 2026

Bookings for Fabio x Swirl at the Isetan Shinjuku Italy Fair 2026 opened at noon on Sep...

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Fabio (ファビオ飯) x Swirl at the Isetan Shinjuku Italy Fair 2026 (reservation-only, Sept 15 to 22) NEW
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Fabio (ファビオ飯) x Swirl at the Isetan Shinjuku Italy Fair 2026 (reservation-only, Sept 15 to 22)

From September 15 to 22, 2026, the Isetan Shinjuku Italy Fair 2026 hosts a reservation-...

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Swirl relaunches its website. To celebrate, 35% off all wines (RENEWAL35, June 25 to 28) NEW
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Swirl relaunches its website. To celebrate, 35% off all wines (RENEWAL35, June 25 to 28)

Swirl's website has been fully relaunched. Use code RENEWAL35 for 35% off all wines (Ju...

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Italy's National Day at the Embassy of Italy in Tokyo — Swirl Was the Official Sponsor NEW
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Italy's National Day at the Embassy of Italy in Tokyo — Swirl Was the Official Sponsor

On June 2nd, Swirl took part as official sponsor in the Festa della Repubblica receptio...

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Fabio × SWIRL: Wine Pairing Collaboration at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi (Italia-ten 2025) NEW
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Fabio × SWIRL: Wine Pairing Collaboration at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi (Italia-ten 2025)

Popular YouTube chef Fabio chose SWIRL's Bosco del Merlo wines for his collaboration me...

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Swirl Christmas Party 2024 @ Azabu-Juban NEW
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Swirl Christmas Party 2024 @ Azabu-Juban

2024年の締めくくりに、麻布十番にてクリスマスワインイベントを開催しました。アコーディオンの生演奏とラッフル抽選とともに。

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The Great Wine Bluff: Charity Wine Event in Tokyo @ East Gallery NEW
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The Great Wine Bluff: Charity Wine Event in Tokyo @ East Gallery

ケニアの難民教育プロジェクトを支援するチャリティーワインイベントを恵比寿・イーストギャラリーで開催しました。

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“The Most Beautiful Ship in the World”: the Amerigo Vespucci Calls at Tokyo, with Swirl as the Sole Wine Partner at Villaggio Italia NEW
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“The Most Beautiful Ship in the World”: the Amerigo Vespucci Calls at Tokyo, with Swirl as the Sole Wine Partner at Villaggio Italia

As the Amerigo Vespucci sailed her world tour, the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal ...

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Bosco del Merlo Winemaker Dinner @ L.A.F Hiroo NEW
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Bosco del Merlo Winemaker Dinner @ L.A.F Hiroo

ボスコ・デル・メルロのワインメーカー、エリカ・ニコデーモ氏を迎えた特別なディナーをL.A.F広尾で開催しました。

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Wine Pairing Dinner @ The Pen & Quill (FCCJ) NEW
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Wine Pairing Dinner @ The Pen & Quill (FCCJ)

日本外国特派員協会(FCCJ)のレストラン「THE PEN & QUILL」にて6品のお料理と4種のワインのペアリングディナーを開催しました。

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Organic Food & Sustainable Wine Dinner @ Elio Locanda NEW
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Organic Food & Sustainable Wine Dinner @ Elio Locanda

半蔵門の名店Elio Locandaにて、有機食材のコースとサスティナブルワインのペアリングディナーを開催しました。

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Bosco del Merlo Winemaker Dinner @ Piccolo Grande NEW
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Bosco del Merlo Winemaker Dinner @ Piccolo Grande

ボスコ・デル・メルロのマルティナ・パラディン氏を迎え、麻布十番の名店ピッコログランデでワインメーカーズディナーを開催しました。

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The Peninsula: Naka Dori Friday Nights | September NEW
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The Peninsula: Naka Dori Friday Nights | September

ザ・ペニンシュラ東京「ザ・テラス」にて、シャンパーニュと厳選ワインのフリーフローイベントを開催しました。

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California Nights | Wine Event @ Kimpton Hotel Shinjuku NEW
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California Nights | Wine Event @ Kimpton Hotel Shinjuku

キンプトン新宿東京17階のバー&テラスにて、カリフォルニアワイナリー「1849」のフリーフローイベントを開催しました。

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The Peninsula: Naka Dori Friday Nights | July NEW
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The Peninsula: Naka Dori Friday Nights | July

ザ・ペニンシュラ東京「ザ・テラス」にて7月のFriday Nightイベントを開催しました。

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The Peninsula: Naka Dori Friday Nights | June NEW
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The Peninsula: Naka Dori Friday Nights | June

ペニンシュラ東京とのコラボレーション第1弾、丸の内仲通りのFriday Nightイベントを開催しました。

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Armani Ristorante: Wine Pairing Dinner with ÔMINA ROMANA NEW
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Armani Ristorante: Wine Pairing Dinner with ÔMINA ROMANA

銀座 ARMANI / RISTORANTE にて、オミナ・ロマーナのワインとのペアリングディナーを開催しました。

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A Glimpse of Tuscan Spring: Winemaker Dinner with Terenzi NEW
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A Glimpse of Tuscan Spring: Winemaker Dinner with Terenzi

東京のトスカーナ料理の名店La Giocondaにて、テレンツィワイナリーの7種のワインと7品のトスカーナ料理のペアリングディナーを開催しました。

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The Great Wine Bluff @ Conrad Tokyo NEW
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The Great Wine Bluff @ Conrad Tokyo

コンラッド東京にて、テイスティングとストーリーテリングを掛け合わせたインタラクティブなチャリティーワインイベントを開催しました。

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Graffiti of MYDO: Teppanyaki & Wine Pairing Dinner at W Hotel, Osaka NEW
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Graffiti of MYDO: Teppanyaki & Wine Pairing Dinner at W Hotel, Osaka

W Osakaの鉄板焼MYDOにて、日本初上陸のカリフォルニアワイナリー「1849」との一夜限定ペアリングディナーを開催しました。

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Wine Bar Launch Party at the Kimpton Shinjuku NEW
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Wine Bar Launch Party at the Kimpton Shinjuku

キンプトン新宿東京のザ・ジョーンズ カフェ&バーのワインバーリニューアルを記念したローンチパーティーを開催しました。(SOLD OUT)

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