Vino
The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine
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The Italian wine bible for a new generation—a superstar sommelier and restaurateur explores the dynamic world of contemporary Italian wine.
“Joe gives us the gift of learning about the ever-evolving landscape of the world’s most soulful (and might I say favorite?) wine region.”—Danny Meyer
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times
Acclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restaurateur, Joe Campanale presents a comprehensive guide that is as transportive as it is deeply educational. Vino dives into the dynamic landscape of Italian wine today, where a new generation of winemakers is eschewing popular international styles, championing long-forgotten indigenous grapes, and adopting sustainable approaches best suited for their local climates.
In an epic quest through Italy’s 20 regions that takes readers from the steep hills of Valle d’Aosta to the near-tropical climates of Sicily, Campanale uncovers and profiles the diversity of real Italian wine and the most exciting, game-changing producers in each area. Readers will leave with countless recommendations for exceptional winemakers and be armed with Campanale’s empowering new rubric of quality (say goodbye to the Italian wine pyramid). Full of colorful stories, in-depth explorations of the modern craft, and stunning photography, Vino proves there's never been a better time to drink Italian wine.
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"It's time to reexamine what Italian wine is now, and, importantly, what it could be," urges sommelier and restaurateur Campanale in this ambitious debut. He begins by arguing that the hierarchical "pyramid" used to measure the quality of Italian wines (formally known as the Denominazione di Origine Controllata) is riddled with flaws—the main being that, when it was established in 1963, its standards were dictated by industrial winemakers who produced "low-cost bulk wine." As an alternative to this outdated model, Campanale presents his "Vino Vero Venn diagram," which focuses on the intersection of three factors for quality wines: the native grapes, exceptional terroir, and artisan winemakers. Inviting readers on a trip through Italy's 20 wine regions, he explains each qualifier's significance, while highlighting the geography's rich cultural history. The fertile slopes of Sicily's Mount Etna, Campanale points out, are excellent for growing grapes, such as the red variety Nerello Mascalese. A stop in Piedmont, meanwhile, includes a tour through the winery of Barolo producer Chiara Boschis, who's single-handedly championed "the production of vini veri in the region." While the intricate terminology and occasional notes of pretension ("with change come arrivistes and carpetbaggers") can sometimes chafe, Campanale's meticulous study of an evolving world is nothing short of impressive. Wine aficionados take heed.
