Italy's Native Wine Grape Terroirs
Brand: University of California Press
Categories: Books, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Beverages & Wine



Dimensions: 7 x 1.4 x 10 inches
ISBN-13: 978-0520290754
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0520290755
Publisher: University of California Press
Print length: 392 pages
Publication date: August 27, 2019
subtitle: Hardcover – August 27, 2019
author: Visit Amazon's Ian D'Agata Page search results Ian D'Agata
review: Editorial Reviews Review “Ian D’Agata’s 2014 work Native Wine Grapes of Italy has been an essential book in my wine library. His new book, Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs, is an excellent companion, an in-depth examination of the specific places in which Italy’s leading grapes and some lesser-known varieties grow best, and the characteristics imparted to the wines.? ?Among English-language wine writers focusing on Italy, Mr. D’Agata’s scholarship is unsurpassed. He may sometimes probe more deeply than lay drinkers will want to go, but it’s not hard to dip in and out. For those who want the complete picture on Italy and its terroirs, this is the book for you.” ― The New York Times "For the Italian wine obsessive, there could be no better gift this season than Ian D’Agata’s extraordinarily comprehensive look into Italy’s wine grape varieties, where they grow, and how they express the character of that place. He is as thorough with noble varieties like Nebbiolo, the signature grape of Barolo and Barbaresco, as he is with obscurities such as Mayolet and Dorona, delving into history, specific terroirs, subzones, and top producers." ― Food & Wine From the Inside Flap &#34;Part walking Wikipedia, part philosopher, Ian D'Agata supplies a wealth of information on Italian wine&;both fact and lore&;and his latest book is a must-have and a compelling read for all lovers of Italy, Italian culture, and Italian wine. Ian's unique voice and unparalleled access to Italy's most famous, most infamous, and those not-yet-discovered winemakers and vignerons tells a fascinating story of Italy's history through the lens of agriculture and winemaking.&#34;&;&;Laura DePasquale, Master Sommelier &#34;D&;Agata&;s prose is as noteworthy as its scholarly content. Anyone interested in delving deeply into Italian wine needs a copy of this book&#34;&;Michael Apstein, James Beard Award&;winning wine writer and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School &#34;I get asked all the time, which wine writers do I most admire? Ian D'Agata is always at the top of my list. He is that rarest of creatures, a once-in-a-generation great wine writer, and a benchmark for writing beautifully, engagingly, and with compelling insight. Really, nobody today does it better.&#34;&;&;Matt Kramer, author of&#160; True Taste: The Seven Essential Wine Words &#160; From the Back Cover "Part walking Wikipedia, part philosopher, Ian D'Agata supplies a wealth of information on Italian wine—both fact and lore—and his latest book is a must-have and a compelling read for all lovers of Italy, Italian culture, and Italian wine. Ian's unique voice and unparalleled access to Italy's most famous, most infamous, and those not-yet-discovered winemakers and vignerons tells a fascinating story of Italy's history through the lens of agriculture and winemaking."––Laura DePasquale, Master Sommelier "D’Agata’s prose is as noteworthy as its scholarly content. Anyone interested in delving deeply into Italian wine needs a copy of this book"—Michael Apstein, James Beard Award–winning wine writer and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School "I get asked all the time, which wine writers do I most admire? Ian D'Agata is always at the top of my list. He is that rarest of creatures, a once-in-a-generation great wine writer, and a benchmark for writing beautifully, engagingly, and with compelling insight. Really, nobody today does it better."––Matt Kramer, author of True Taste: The Seven Essential Wine Words About the Author Ian D’Agata ( www.iandagata.com ) is an award-winning author who has been writing about wine for almost thirty years. Senior Editor of Vinous and Creative Director of Collisioni’s Wine & Food project (Italy’s largest music, literature, wine, and food festival), he is also Director of the Indigena festival (devoted to Italy’s native grapes and wines) and Director of 3iC (an international wine and food study center in Barolo). In 2018, he was nominated to the prestigious Accademia della Vite e del Vino, Italy’s official association of viticulture and enology researchers, university professors, and educators. Read more