Table of Contents

List of Illustrations Preface Introduction. Brunello: A Modern-Day Phenomenon of Made in Italy Part One. The Place, the Grape, the History, and the Wine 1. Montalcino 2. Temperamental Sangiovese: Location, Location, Location 3. Birth of a New Wine 4. Brunello Comes of Age 5. Boom Years and the Loss of Tipicita 6. The Brunellogate Scandal 7. Brunello Today and Tomorrow: The Return to Tipicita, or Business as Usual? Part Two. Leading Producers by Subzone 8. Montalcino 9. Bosco and Torrenieri 10. Tavernelle 11. Camigliano 12. Sant'Angelo 13. Castelnuovo dell'Abate Part Three. Beyond Brunello: Other Wines and Local Cuisine 14. Montalcino's Other Wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Moscadello, and Sant'Antimo 15. Brunello, Rosso, and Food Pairing Appendix A. Vintage Guide to Brunello Appendix B. Brunello at a Glance Notes Acknowledgments Glossary Bibliography Index

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