The world of Sicilian wine

The world of Sicilian wine /

The World of Sicilian Wine provides wine lovers with a comprehensive understanding of Sicilian wine, from its ancient roots to its modern evolution. Offering a guide and map to exploring Sicily, Bill Nesto, an expert in Italian wine, and Frances Di Savino, a student of Italian culture, deliver a sub...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nesto, Bill, 1951-
Other Authors: Di Savino, Frances, 1960-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2013.
Subjects:
Wine and wine making > Italy > Sicily.
Wine and wine making > Italy > Sicily > History.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Food Science.
Wine and wine making
Sicily (Italy)
Sicile (Italie)
Italy > Sicily
climate.
cooking.
culinary.
culture.
detailed history.
distinctive terroirs.
engaging.
enology.
florid terms.
food and wine.
food science.
frappato.
gastronomy.
grape varieties.
grillo.
historical.
history of wine.
history.
indigenous grape.
italian culture.
italy.
mediterranean.
mount etna.
nerello mascalese.
nero davola.
phoenician settlers.
regional wines.
sicilian wine.
sicily.
travel guide.
travel.
vineyard.
wine culture.
wine industry.
wine lovers.
wine regions.
wine.
winemaking.
History
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Table of Contents:
  • The origins of Sicilian wine and culture
  • The lost opportunity: 1775 to 1950
  • The modern Sicilian wine industry
  • Perpetual wine
  • The geography of Sicily
  • Vine varieties
  • Viticulture in Sicily
  • Enology in Sicily
  • At the hearth of Sicily
  • Understanding Sicilian wine by place: the three valleys
  • Val D'Mazara
  • Val di Noto
  • Val Demone
  • The garden vineyard.

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