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Brunello di Montalcino Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino By Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino by Kerin O'Keefe

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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.

Brunello di Montalcino Summary

Brunello di Montalcino: Understanding and Appreciating One of Italy's Greatest Wines by Kerin O'Keefe

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. Organized 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.

Brunello di Montalcino Reviews

This well-researched detailed work on the zone is a must-read, especially for Brunellophiles. Wine Spectator A valuable source. -- Keith Levenberg The World Of Fine Wine An absolutely essential wine guide for the connoisseur wishing to learn about the wine or the wine traveler seeking advice on where to go and which wineries to visit. International Wine Review A fabulous read...it's a fascinating, well-written take on Brunello di Montalcino, and one of the books of the year. -- Paul O'Doherty JancisRobinson.com Easily the most definitive book on one of Italy's greatest wines. Choice This well-researched detailed work on the zone is a must-read, especially for Brunellophiles. Wine Spectator

About Kerin O'Keefe

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.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations Preface Introduction. Brunello: A Modern-Day Phenomenon of Made in Italy Part One. The Place, the Grape, the History, and the Wine 1. Montalcino 2. Temperamental Sangiovese: Location, Location, Location 3. Birth of a New Wine 4. Brunello Comes of Age 5. Boom Years and the Loss of Tipicita 6. The Brunellogate Scandal 7. Brunello Today and Tomorrow: The Return to Tipicita, or Business as Usual? Part Two. Leading Producers by Subzone 8. Montalcino 9. Bosco and Torrenieri 10. Tavernelle 11. Camigliano 12. Sant'Angelo 13. Castelnuovo dell'Abate Part Three. Beyond Brunello: Other Wines and Local Cuisine 14. Montalcino's Other Wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Moscadello, and Sant'Antimo 15. Brunello, Rosso, and Food Pairing Appendix A. Vintage Guide to Brunello Appendix B. Brunello at a Glance Notes Acknowledgments Glossary Bibliography Index

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NGR9780520265646
9780520265646
0520265645
Brunello di Montalcino: Understanding and Appreciating One of Italy's Greatest Wines by Kerin O'Keefe
Kerin O'Keefe
New
Hardback
University of California Press
2012-04-18
312
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