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a message from tina jones
Welcome to Southern Italy , and to some of the country ’ s most undiscovered treasures ! For Italians , “ the South ” means south of Rome , the tip and heel of the boot . Together with the islands of Sardinia and Sicily in the Mediterranean , this part of Italy is amazing and intriguing .
For me , the South and the islands were a mystery for a long time , conjuring up images of people like my grandfather and his friends , meeting nightly in the town piazza , sipping the hearty , traditional red wines . Their rustic wine styles continue today , as do surprisingly fresh , crisp whites and modern , robust reds ! Wine producers in the South and the islands are stepping up the competition in the wine world , with new styles , modern winemaking , and options that are a delight to wine lovers .
I invite you to come with us to explore the undiscovered ! Sylvia Jansen tells us how she fell in love with the island of Sardinia . I am sure that , like me , you will discover that this is a place you want to visit ! Gary Hewitt speaks with famed Italian winemaker Stefano Chioccioli about new styles in the South ; Mike Muirhead introduces us to some unique grape varieties ; and Andrea Eby joins Sylvia Jansen in deconstructing the culinary gift from Italy ’ s south : the beloved pizza . I hope you devour every word !
Tina Jones
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