Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs

Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs is the definitive reference book on the myriad crus and the grand cru wine production areas of Italy’s native wine grapes. Ian D’Agata’s approach to discussing wine, both scientific and discursive, provides an easy-to-read, enjoyable guide to Italy’s best terroirs. Descriptions are enriched with geologic data, biotype and clonal information, producer anecdotes and interviews, and facts and figures compiled over fifteen years of research devoted to wine terroirs. In-depth analysis is provided for the terroirs that produce both the well-known wines (Barolo, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino) and those not as well-known (Grignolino d’Asti, Friuli Colli Orientali Picolit, Ischia). Everyday wine lovers, beginners, and professionals alike will find this new book to be the perfect complement to D’Agata’s previous award-winning Native Wine Grapes of Italy.

Ian D’Agata is a multi-award-winning author and leading global wine authority, particularly associated with Italian wine. Born in Canada to Italian parents, D'Agata has been speaking and writing about wine for more than 30 years. His most recent books have won numerous international awards, and include "Native Wine Grapes of Italy" and "Barolo Terroir". He also contributes to the Italy, Malta, and Alsace sections of the annual Hugh Johnsons's Pocket Book of Wine. His writing has also focused on France, China, and Canada. D'Agata is the scientific advisor of Vinitaly International, the director of the Vinitaly Academy, and lectures on Italian food and wine cultural history for New York University’s Food Sciences Master’s program. He is regularly invited to present on wine and health at international wine conferences. Prior to his wine career, D'Agata studied medicine, graduating in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.