Literature on Italian wines

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Ken Schramm

Ken Schramm
My night stand has been occupied by Kerin O'Keefe's books on Barolo/Barbaresco and Brunello, alongside D'Agata's books on Native Grapes and Native Terroirs of Italy. All have been worth the time, if idiosyncratic and revealing of their authors in different ways.

They are, as well, all from U Cal Press, but O'Keefe's books, in particular, don't seem to have much in common with what I associate with a Davis mindset (and yes, I'm aware that the Press function of UC is not at Davis, but it's all one UC system).

Anyone else have opinions on any of these books? I'm enjoying learning more about Nebbiolo and Sangiovese these days, and I'd also welcome any other recommendations from the gallery, especially those that might contribute a different color or two to the tapestry.
 
originally posted by Ken Schramm:
Literature on Italian winesMy night stand has been occupied by Kerin O'Keefe's books on Barolo/Barbaresco and Brunello, alongside D'Agata's books on Native Grapes and Native Terroirs of Italy. All have been worth the time, if idiosyncratic and revealing of their authors in different ways.

They are, as well, all from U Cal Press, but O'Keefe's books, in particular, don't seem to have much in common with what I associate with a Davis mindset (and yes, I'm aware that the Press function of UC is not at Davis, but it's all one UC system).

Anyone else have opinions on any of these books? I'm enjoying learning more about Nebbiolo and Sangiovese these days, and I'd also welcome any other recommendations from the gallery, especially those that might contribute a different color or two to the tapestry.
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On the UofCA front, it might be one system but that would have nothing whatsoever to do UCalPress in terms of philosophy. Plus, the schools are hardly one monolith: UCD is to Texas A&M as UCSC is to Reed (or was).

Wondering if you have seen this:

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Striking admission, though, from a rather tired-looking Marc De Grazia, that he fucked up decades-worth of Barolo. Finally, the triumph of the tradionalists.

I might check on some other sources, too, but you didn't mention if you could read Italian.
 
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