Italian Wine

Name: Italian Wine
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781984857620
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The History, Regions, and Grapes of an Iconic Wine Country

By Shelley Lindgren and Kate Leahy

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Italian Wine by Shelley Lindgren and Kate Leahy delves into the rich and varied world of Italian winemaking. It explores the diverse regions of Italy, introducing readers to unique grape varieties and winemaking traditions. The book provides insights into wine pairing and features stories from vintners that highlight Italy's vibrant wine culture.
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If you're passionate about culinary traditions and have a keen interest in exploring the diverse world of Italian wines, you'll find this book enticing. Packed with insights from renowned sommeliers and enriched by the authors' personal experiences, it offers a delightful journey through Italy's rich viticultural history and regions. Its engaging narrative provides not only an educational perspective but also a celebration of the culture and flavours that define Italian wine.

Italian Wine

"An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, focusing on how the history of the country shaped Italian wines today and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry. Italian Wine explores each of Italy's 20 regions and details the history, land, grape varietals, food pairings, and suggested producers for each region"--

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An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, telling the story of how the history of the country shaped Italian wines and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry.

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 recognised (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.

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Italian Wine by Shelley Lindgren and Kate Leahy is praised for capturing the essence of Italy's rich wine culture, providing a deep exploration of its past, present, and future. The book is celebrated for its approachable yet detailed guide to Italy's wine regions, producers, and culinary traditions. Reviewers commend the authors for distilling complex information into an engrossing narrative that combines a passion for Italian viniculture while remaining accessible to both novices and aficionados.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984857620

Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Ten Speed Press

Illustration: 100 PHOTOS AND 5 MAPS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

Collections

Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Kate Leahy Non-Fiction Penguin Books Shelley Lindgren Travel & Adventure Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Shelley Lindgren is the wine director and owner of San Francisco's beloved Italian restaurant A16. She has received the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program; has received the Slow Wine Fair Award for Best Selection of Good, Clean, and Fair Italian Wine; and has been knighted by the Italian government, receiving the prestigious "Cavaliere dell'Ordine Della Stella Italia" (Dott.ssa) distinction for her professional dedication to Italian wine. Shelley's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, Punch, San Francisco Chronicle, and many other publications. She served on the board of La Cocina, the Guild of Sommeliers, and Slide Ranch and is a member of Les Dames d' Escoffier. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, two sons, and a border collie. Kate Leahy is an author and coauthor of more than a dozen books, including Wine Style, Lavash, La Buvette, and Burma Superstar. Her work has been featured in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and Smithsonian Magazine. A former line cook turned writer, she lives in San Francisco with her partner and their corgi. Shelley and Kate's first book, A16 Food + Wine, was IACP's Cookbook of the Year. They are also coauthors of SPQR- Modern Italian Food and Wine. This is their third book together, a culmination of two decades of traveling to Italy and tasting Italian wines.