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Chianti Classico

The Search for Tuscany’s Noblest Wine
By Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino
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Chianti Classico by Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino delves into the rich history and cultural significance of the Chianti Classico wine region in Tuscany, exploring its development over centuries. The authors blend historical narrative with insights into the winemaking process, revealing the intricate connections between the region's heritage, the vine, and the wine. This book not only celebrates the art of Chianti but also provides a comprehensive understanding of its pivotal role in Italian wine culture.
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If you have an interest in the rich history and culture of Italian wine, this book is perfect for you. It delves into the heritage of one of Italy's most celebrated wine regions, offering insights into its traditions, landscapes, and the passionate people behind its famous wines. You'll enjoy it if you appreciate a blend of cultural exploration and culinary writing.

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Chianti Classico

In 1716, Tuscany's penultimate Medici ruler, Cosimo III, anointed the region of Chianti, along with three smaller areas in the Florentine State, as the world's first legal appellations of origin for wine. This book tells the story of the ancient land named Chianti and the modern wine appellation known as Chianti Classico.

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“An important new book on Chianti Classico: Winners of the André Simon 2013 award for their book The World of Sicilian Wine, Nesto and Di Savino have produced the investigative, scholarly and detailed book that Chianti Classico has long deserved. Nesto and Di Savino are brilliant historic investigators. . . . A must-read for anyone seriously interested in wine.”—Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com

This book tells the story of the ancient land named Chianti and the modern wine appellation known as Chianti Classico. In 1716, Tuscany’s penultimate Medici ruler, Cosimo III, anointed the region of Chianti, along with three smaller areas in the Florentine State, as the world’s first legal appellations of origin for wine. In the succeeding centuries, this milestone was all but forgotten. By the late nineteenth century, the name Chianti, rather than signifying this historic region and its celebrated wine, identified a simple Italian red table wine in a straw-covered flask.

In the twenty-first century, Chianti Classico emerged as one of Italy’s most dynamic and fashionable wine zones. Chianti Classico relates the fascinating evolution of Chianti as a wine region and reveals its geographic and cultural complexity. Bill Nesto, MW, and Frances Di Savino explore the townships of Chianti Classico and introduce readers to the modern-day winegrowers who are helping to transform the region. The secrets of Sangiovese, the principal vine variety of Chianti, are also revealed as the book unlocks the myths and mysteries of one of Italy’s most storied wine regions. The publication of Chianti Classico coincides with the three hundredth anniversary of the Medici decree delimiting the region of Chianti on September 24, 1716.

Winner of the following awards:

  • 2016 André Simon Food & Drink Book Award: Drink Books Category
  • 2017 International Organization of Vines and Wine: Jury Award, Monographs
  • 2017 International World Cookbook Awards: Sustainable, For the Public Category
  • 2017 Gourmand International World Cookbook Awards: Drink Special Awards Category

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Chianti Classico by Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino receives praise for its comprehensive exploration of the Chianti Classico wine region. Reviews highlight its scholarly approach, combining history, viticulture, and enology, and commend it as essential reading for wine enthusiasts. The authors' investigative skills and expertise in the area add depth, offering both a deep dive into specific aspects of the region and broader appeal to lovers of Tuscany and wine in general.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520284425

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 9 maps, 7 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 816g

Pages: 360

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About the Author

Bill Nesto is a Master of Wine and a founder of the Wine Studies Program at Boston University, where he is also a Senior Lecturer. Frances Di Savino is an attorney with a background in medieval and Renaissance studies and is Bill's partner in life and on the wine road. Bill and Frances coauthored The World of Sicilian Wine, which won the Andre Simon Book Award in 2013.

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