A Vineyard in Tuscany
A Wine Lover's Dream
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4.5 • 23 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
"A sun-drenched memoir with a fairy-tale ending."—Kirkus Reviews
In this laugh-out-loud tale, two adventurers discover that rare combination: joy and success. Candace, a painter, and Ferenc, a writer, begin a new life near the hill town of Montalcino. They restore a thirteenth-century friary, plant fifteen acres of vines, build a winery, tame a runaway tractor, excavate an Etruscan village, and battle volcanic fermenting vats, while learning from famous vintner neighbor Angelo Gaja the secrets of growing the best grapes and making superb, award-winning wine. This extraordinary tale will enrich the lives of travelers and wine lovers alike. A New York Times Book Review 2007 Notable Travel Book.
Customer Reviews
It went straight to my heart…
I have always felt that in another lifetime I was from Montifalco. I totally could relate to his experiences as my family built a small Italian inspired inn and a fifteen acre Pinot noir vineyard in the wine country of Oregon.
His writing of the trials and tribulations, the adventures and the supportive help of friends, neighbors, and strangers along with the love and support of family rang true to the life in a wine community. The only thing he never mentioned outright is that the amount of money to do this type of venture needed to be a lot however as he explained, you work very diligently and never waver to accomplish the end result.
A wonderful read for anyone with interest in wine, Italy, and a family dedicated to seeing their dreams come to fruition.