Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2666 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with Elisabetta Tosi and Giampiero Nadali, authors of “The Amarone della Valpolicella Vintage Atlas”.  Highlights of the conversation include: Living and working in Valpolicella: understanding the region, its pedoclimatic conditions, and the meaning behind the name. Valpolicella in the glass: how to recognize the wines and the role of the appassimento method. Amarone’s rise: from pioneers like Bolla and Bertani to the 1990s boom and the influence of Robert Parker. Defining quality: what makes a great Amarone vintage and the standout years. Amarone today: engaging younger consumers and pairing the wines at the table. The Amarone della Valpolicella Vintage Atlas is available at: https://terroiramarone.net/. The Book Review by Richard Hough: “The Amarone della Valpolicella Vintage Atlas” is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the wines of the regi