Bill Nesto

The World of Sicilian Wine

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ISBN 13:: 9780520266186
author:: Bill Nesto
format:: HardBack
publisher:: University of California Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 7.20 (w) x 9.90 (h) x 1.20 (d)
Genre:: Wine & Beverages
Condition:: New
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The World of Sicilian Wine provides a comprehensive understanding of Sicily's wine region, from its ancient roots to its modern evolution. This guide explores the island's vibrant wine culture, shaped by foreign rulers and settlers who were drawn to its fertile land, sun-filled climate, and strategic position in the Mediterranean. Sicily's wine industry has undergone significant changes over the centuries, with the modern quality wine industry emerging in the 1980s and 1990s. However, the region is now rediscovering the quality of its indigenous grape varieties, such as Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Frappato, Grillo, and distinctive terroirs like those found on Mount Etna. This book offers a substantive appreciation of Sicily's wine region, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this historic area where many cultures intersect.

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