Mediterranean Wines of Place: A Celebration of Heritage Grapes by Al Leonard (En

Description: Mediterranean Wines of Place by Al Leonard Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In Mediterranean Wines of Place, Al Leonard pairs his love of the Mediterranean World with wines crafted from the grapes that have been so much a part of its history. This guide to Mediterranean wines introduces more than sixty heirloom grapes and their wines. Colour illustrations throughout. Publisher Description Travel globally sip locally! - At that rustic taverna in Athens, dont order Chardonnay with your moussaka, try it with a bottle of Malagousia. - Dining by the Galata Bridge in Istanbul? Forgo the Merlot and pair those kebabs with a crisp Kalecik Karasi - The Hittites did it over 3000 years ago! - In Taormina, the waiters on the Corso Umberto will gladly serve you Pinot Grigio, but watch their reaction when you order a glass of local Carricante, grown just over their shoulder on the eastern face of Mount Etna. In Mediterranean Wines of Place, Al Leonard, a Professor of Classical Archaeology and wine aficionado, pairs his love of the Mediterranean World with wines that are crafted from the heritage grapes that have been so much a part of its history. This locavores guide to Mediterranean wines provides a historical introduction to more than sixty heirloom grapes and the wines they produce. Places visited include mainland Greece and the Greek islands, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, Croatia, Spain and Malta. Illustrated in colour throughout. Author Biography Al Leonard, Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona (Classical Archaeology). Over the past several decades, he has directed archaeological exploration around the Mediterranean. While uncovering the remnants of these past civilizations, his work has provided him the opportunity to discover and research the indigenous grapes and legacy wines of the areas in which he has excavated. In addition to his academic preparation (PhD from the University of Chicagos Oriental Institute) and years of university teaching, Al has studied at Le Cordon Bleu (London), as well as the Culinary Institute of America (Napa Valley, CA). He presently divides his time between Bostons Back Bay and Californias Russian River Valley where for almost twenty years he has been a member of The Society of Wine Educators and the Northern Sonoma County convivium of Slow Foods International. Details ISBN 1948488434 ISBN-13 9781948488433 Title Mediterranean Wines of Place Author Al Leonard Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 104 Publisher Lockwood Press GE_Item_ID:136546126; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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