Title The world of Sicilian wine / Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino

Published Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2013

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Description 1 online resource 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 Summary 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 substantive appreciation of a vibrant wine region that is one of Europe's most historic areas and a place where many cultures intersect. From the earliest Greek and Phoenician settlers who colonized the island in the eighth century B.C., the culture of wine has flourished in Sicily. A parade of Analysis 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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Wine and wine making -- Italy -- Sicily Wine and wine making -- Italy -- Sicily -- History TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Food Science. Wine and wine making SUBJECT Sicily (Italy) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79018703 Subject Italy -- Sicily Genre/Form History Form Electronic book Author Di Savino, Frances, 1960- LC no. 2012026490 ISBN 0520955072 9780520955073

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