On Tuscany

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"The publishers have hit upon a winning formula, with Susan Keevil compiling an informative, eclectic, but always enjoyable, collection of beautifully written pieces from some 30 contributors." - The Sun "Somewhat more accessible is On Tuscany (Academie du Vin, GBP35), a compendium of articles about the wines of Montalcino and Chianti etc. It's not just a wine book: it also delves into the culture and history of this most rich of Italian regions and includes essays by D.H. Lawrence and Curzio Malaparte. " - Spectator "The fourth of the Academie du Vin's region-based anthologies is a delightful book that has tapped up experts living and dead for smart and sometimes whimsical contributions." - Club Enologique "On Tuscany is a love note to the area told through an anthology of essays compiled by Susan Keevil. Contributors include Emily O'Hare on white grapes; me on Tuscan wine with food; and Elizabeth Berger who writes on olive oil." - Telegraph "The accumulated effect is thoughtful and intriguing, inspiring readers to open up a Chianti Classico or Brunello and take a trip to Tuscany via wine glasses." - NY Times "This beautiful, kaleidoscopic collection of essays on the much-loved (and at times misunderstood) Italian region, is the fifth of the Academie du Vin's region-themed anthologies." - Decanter "Following in the wake of On Bordeaux, On Burgundy and On California, this enjoyable book compiles articles about the evolution of Tuscan vineyards, with entertaining portraits of innovative winemakers and insightful commentary about the region and the wines by a who's-who of regional experts, including Burton Anderson, Gerald Asher, Andrew Jefford, Hugh Johnson and Ruth Rogers. " - Toronto Globe "On Tuscany: From Brunello to Bolgheri, Wine Tales from the Heart of Italy, compiled by Susan Keevil (Academie du Vin Library, $47.50) will satisfy every lover of this famous wine region." - Bloomberg "It's rich in fact, offering up a smorgasbord of insights into how the Tuscan wines we sip today have been, and still are, shaped by politics, history, climate, terroir, science, old and new winemaking styles, old and new viticultural practices, community and culture." - Jancis Robinson "Susan Keevil has done a masterful job in selecting and compiling such a rich and comprehensive body of writing, as well as in ordering the essays in a way that makes it a joy to meander through the book. This is a brilliant addition to Academie du Vin Library's ongoing collection of compilation volumes and a must-read for all who love Tuscany" - The World of Fine Wine