Brunello di Montalcino

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Understanding and Appreciating One of Italy’s Greatest Wines

By Kerin O’Keefe

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Brunello di Montalcino by Kerin O’Keefe explores the rich history and cultural significance of one of Italy’s most renowned wines. The book delves into the region’s unique winemaking traditions, profiling key producers and vineyards that contribute to Brunello's distinctive character. Emphasising the wine's global impact, it provides insights into tasting notes and the evolution of Brunello di Montalcino over the years.
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If you're a wine enthusiast with a keen interest in Italian wines, this book offers an in-depth exploration of a celebrated wine region. It delves into the history, production, and unique characteristics of the wines, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate both the art and science of winemaking.

For fans of Italian wine, few names command the level of respect accorded to Brunello di Montalcino. This title provides Brunello's complicated history, from its rapid rise to the negative and positive effects of the 2008 grape-blending scandal dubbed "Brunellogate".

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For fans of Italian wine, few names command the level of respect accorded to Brunello di Montalcino. Expert wine writer Kerin O'Keefe has a deep personal knowledge of Tuscany and its extraordinary wine, and her account is both thoroughly researched and readable.

Organised as a guided tour through Montalcino's geography, this essential reference also makes sense of Brunello's complicated history, from its rapid rise to the negative and positive effects of the 2008 grape-blending scandal dubbed "Brunellogate."

O'Keefe also provides in-depth profiles of nearly sixty leading producers of Brunello.

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Brunello di Montalcino by Kerin O’Keefe is praised for its thorough research and detailed insights into one of Italy's finest wines. It is considered essential reading for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs, offering expert advice on wineries to visit. The work is regarded as definitive and a valuable resource.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520265646

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 April 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 28 b-w photographs, 7 maps

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 312

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About the Author

Kerin O'Keefe writes about Italian wine for Decanter, The World of Fine Wine, and formerly for Wine News. She is the author of Franco Biondi Santi: The Gentleman of Brunello, a recipient of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award.

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