Natural wine trends Taipei diners notice are shaping lists, pairings, and nights out, from lighter pours to low-intervention bottles with real character.
One September afternoon in 2023, a close Italian friend of mine—a restaurateur—invited me for a casual lunch at his apartment. He had gathered a few chef friends as well, the kind of people who live and breathe food and wine.
Led by Divino and Focoso, the Trattoria Moderna movement is an effort to move beyond "tourist trap" Italian dining by combining the warmth of a classic trattoria with modern technical precision and obsessive sourcing.
