Opening a Bottle: Italy (E-Book)

Description

From acclaimed wine writer and photojournalist Kevin Day comes a loving ode to the world of Italian wine. Opening a Bottle: Italy chronicles the story of 24 groundbreaking wineries that have come to redefine our understanding of Italian terroir and craft. From Sicily’s ash-spewing Mount Etna to the brisk and improbable terraces of Valtellina high in the Alps of Lombardy, this visually rich journey will take you deeper into the world’s most layered and complex wine nation. With his natural storytelling ability and evocative photography, Day showcases how the distinctiveness of Italian wine is not about the prestige of a label, but the people behind it. As climate change puts pressure on winemakers, they are increasingly taking cues from their ancestors, whether that means adopting polyculture, supporting biodiversity in and around the vineyards, or embracing the physical toil required by the best vineyard sites. In the process, they are redefining fine wine as we know it.

As an added bonus, the book includes a list of 100 wines to admire from across Italy; wines that every reader should taste at least once (or buy by the case). Offering a dual perspective for “beginners” and “wine obsessives,” this playful and informative guide reintroduces the most essential aspect of all great Italian wines: joy.