Books by Laura Gray
“Although it might seem to be about a very specific topic, Montalcino, it actually is a perfect entry into a deeper understanding of Italian wine, Italian lifestyle and life in a small town in Tuscany. Some entries are very specific to viticulture, but others are stories about beloved local characters or Tuscan sayings. The idea of the magpies is that this is a collection of shiny things. I really like the way it is a guide; it doesn’t have a beginning or an end. You can just open it and read about a general concept, like ‘drinking window’, ‘peronospera’, the legacy of nicknames in the town, or the Etruscan origins of the area. It is so well crafted that in just a few lines, she delivers a lot of information in this very light-handed, witty, yet informative way. This is a book for everybody.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Laura Gray were recommended
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On Tuscany: From Brunello to Bolgheri, Wine Tales from the Heart of Italy
compiled by Susan Keevil -
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Sassicaia : The Original Super Tuscan
by Marco Fini -
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Chianti Classico: The Atlas
by Alessandro Masnaghetti & Paolo De Cristofaro -
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The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy: A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers
by Nicholas Belfrage -
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The Magpie's Guide to Montalcino
by Laura Gray
The best books on Tuscan Wine, recommended by Gabriele Gorelli
The best books on Tuscan Wine, recommended by Gabriele Gorelli
It was Cosimo di Medici who, 300 years ago, decided that Chianti should be a wine from a specific region. Today, Tuscany produces some of Italy's finest wines, including some of the best Sangiovese and the pioneering 'Super Tuscan' wines. Gabriele Gorelli, Italy's first Master of Wine, recommends a selection of books on the wines of Tuscany—from detailed map books for wine geeks to a witty and informative guide to Montalcino, the home of Brunello.
