Italian Wine: The History, Regions, and Grapes of an Iconic Wine Country
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IACP AWARD FINALIST • Journey through all twenty regions of Italy to discover the grapes, terrain, and historical techniques that have influenced modern Italian winemaking in this accessible and stunning guide to Italian wines.
“A brilliant look into the past, present, and future of wine and food in Italy.”—Rajat Parr, owner-operator of Phelan Farm and author of Secrets of Sommeliers and The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste
From award-winning sommelier Shelley Lindgren, who has long been recognized (and now knighted!) for her promotion of lesser-known Italian wines, and acclaimed cookbook author Kate Leahy comes a user-friendly and charming guide to Italian wines two decades in the making. The dynamic storytelling duo takes you through a beautifully photographed and delightfully comprehensive journey to understand what Italian wine looks like today: the makers shaping the industry, the innovative ways farmers are adapting to climate change, and the history that paved the path for this current movement.
Travel vicariously through all twenty regions with Leahy and Lindgren and expand your palate beyond Chianti, Pinot Grigio, and Lambrusco. Immerse yourself in the untold stories of how ancient winemaking techniques, the shifts of power and the movement of families, and the terrain and climate have influenced modern Italian winemaking. The curiosity and passion Lindgren and Leahy have is infectious and inviting, and you’ll leave with a buzz and a richer understanding of the country’s wines.
Let Italian Wine be your in-depth and fun guide into this endlessly fascinating, diverse world of wine.
From the Publisher
Immerse yourself in the untold stories of how ancient winemaking techniques and the history of the country shaped Italian wines and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry.
Learn how the terrain and climate have influenced modern Italian winemaking, the innovative ways farmers are adapting to climate change, and the history that paved the path for this current movement.
Learn how the terrain and climate have influenced modern Italian winemaking, the innovative ways farmers are adapting to climate change, and the history that paved the path for this current movement.
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Publication date : August 29, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1984857622
ISBN-13 : 978-1984857620
Item Weight : 2.91 pounds
Dimensions : 8.29 x 1.14 x 10.27 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #68,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #22 in Wine Tasting #28 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making #37 in Wine (Books)
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Customers say
Customers appreciate the book’s deep dive into Italian wine regions and its thorough coverage of grape varietals. They find it beautiful and approachable, with one customer noting its easy storytelling style.
