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Native Wine Grapes of Italy by Ian D'Agata (2014, Hardcover)

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Ian D’Agata spent thirteen years interviewing producers, walking vineyards, studying available research, and tasting wines to create this authoritative guide to Italy’s native grapes and their wines.

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PublisherUniversity of California Press

ISBN-100520272269

ISBN-139780520272262

eBay Product ID (ePID)174894730

Product Key Features

Book TitleNative Wine Grapes of Italy

Number of Pages640 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicBeverages / Alcoholic / General, Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, History

IllustratorYes

GenreCooking, Technology & Engineering

AuthorIan D'agata

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.9 in

Item Weight44.9 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

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LCCN2013-041569

Reviews"This blend of personal recollection and definitive scholarship is an essential reference." - Best Wine Books of 2014, D'Agata has done superb scholarship on grapes both minor and major. . . . Serious lovers of Italianate wines need this book., D'Agata's book knows no equal. . . . In my mind, what lifts this particular volume above and beyond is the way in which D'Agata's editor has chosen to preserve the author's inherent wry humour, charm, and wit across all 600+ pages., There's little anyone could possibly want to find out about Italian viticulture and viniculture that isn't here. It is a magnum opus of daunting authority., Superbly written, and very detailed . . . .Comprehensive and richly informative. His writing is excellent: his prose is flowing and easy-to-read., D'Agata didn't just write this book, he lived it, and it's clear that he takes personal responsibility for the fate of Italy's native grape varieties. The frustration, tenderness, and romance that infuse both anecdotes and technical passages alike make this book an unexpected page-turner., This book had to be written, and Ian D'Agata is the only person I know who could have done it. . . . I strongly suspect every wine professional and wine consumer with a serious interest in Italian wine will come to count on the book as an indispensable work of reference for many years to come., Native Wine Grapes of Italy is a painstakenly researched and represents a significant contribution to the world of Italian grapes and wines., Wine writers will tell you that they reach for two kinds of books: those for serious research and those for curling up in a favorite chair. When a book inhabits both categories, it is a rare and delightful tome indeed., Intended for fans of Italian wine who want to learn more about all the native grape varieties, region by region. . . . An excellent reference tool for those interested in viticulture who would like to go beyond the science of tasting., 'Definitive' is the term that comes to mind for this book. It is rare to find a book that seems to cover its subject so thoroughly that it banishes the thought of needing any further resource on the matter, but Native Wine Grapes of Italy by Ian D'Agata is such a book., This is . . . a book for any ardent lover of Italian wine to keep handy. . . . His friendly, open voice and appealing combination of humility and pride are just right for his complex subject., Detailed, interesting and original and I recommend to anyone interested in Italian wines or the topic of native wine grapes generally. It is a seriously fascinating read.

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal634.80945

Table Of ContentPreface Map of Italy's Wine Regions Introduction: Understanding "Native" and Classifying Grape Varieties Part I. Grape Varieties: What, Where, When, Why, and How 1. Ampelology: The Art and Science of Grape Variety Identification 2. The Origin of Viticulture and a Brief History of Italy's Grape Varieties Part II. Italy's Native and Traditional Grape Varieties and Wines 3. Grape Groups and Families 4. Major Native and Traditional Grape Varieties 5. Little-Known Native and Traditional Grape Varieties 6. Crossings Appendix Glossary Bibliography General Index Index of Grape Varieties

SynopsisMountainous terrain, volcanic soils, innumerable microclimates, and an ancient culture of winemaking influenced by Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans make Italy the most diverse country in the world of wine. This diversity is reflected in the fact that Italy grows the largest number of native wine grapes known, amounting to more than a quarter of the world's commercial wine grape types. Ian D'Agata spent thirteen years interviewing producers, walking vineyards, studying available research, and tasting wines to create this authoritative guide to Italy's native grapes and their wines. Writing with great enthusiasm and deep knowledge, D'Agata discusses more than five hundred different native Italian grape varieties, from Aglianico to Zibibbo. D'Agata provides details about how wine grapes are identified and classified, what clones are available, which soils are ideal, and what genetic evidence tells us about a variety's parentage. He gives historical and anecdotal accounts of each grape variety and describes the characteristics of wines made from the grape. A regional list of varieties and a list of the best producers provide additional guidance. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and engaging, this book is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to know more about the vast enological treasures cultivated in Italy.

LC Classification NumberSB398.28.D34 2014