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Bel Vino

A Year of Sundrenched Pleasure among the Vines of Tuscany

By Isabella Dusi

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| Paperback | 9780743478441

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Book Description

In this sequel to Vanilla Beans & Brodo, Isabella Dusi takes us back to the medieval Tuscan village of Montalcino as she unravels the secrets of its celebrated wine.

Ten years ago, Isabella and Luigi Dusi left behind their old lives and found a new life in Montalcino, a village that has perContinue

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A continuation of the story started in Vanilla Beans and Brodo, which to obtain background knowledge of Montalcino and its residents; it is advisable to read first.
It does not matter if you have not done so because I noticed that some of the information is repeated in Bel Vino.
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A continuation of the story started in Vanilla Beans and Brodo, which to obtain background knowledge of Montalcino and its residents; it is advisable to read first.
It does not matter if you have not done so because I noticed that some of the information is repeated in Bel Vino.
This time the author’s main theme is her interest in trying to untangle the story of Brunello di Montalcino from the facts fiction and fables. It is a fascinating story of change and where once the contadini(farmers)once worked the land for rich families, they now produce wine on land that they own themselves.
I enjoyed this and it was certainly worth reading, but personally I did not think it was as good as the first book about Isabella and Luigi's life in Montalcino.
If you want to see what I said about Vanilla Beans and Brodo, then this is the link to follow.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/5158146/

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