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.

About the Author
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.

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



Book Information
ISBN 9780520265646
Author Kerin O'Keefe
Format Hardback
Page Count 312
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 544g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 28mm