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Italy's vineyards stretch from Alpine peaks to volcanic islands, from rolling Tuscan hills to sun-drenched coastlines. Each glass of Italian wine carries not only the flavor of its land but also the imprint of centuries of tradition, community, and culture. Italianity is a groundbreaking exploration of that soul. Written by Andrea Lonardi, one of Italy's most respected winemakers, agronomists, and a rare Master of Wine, together with acclaimed wine journalist Jessica Dupuy, this book traces the cultural thread that unites Italy's native grapes and the people who cultivate them. From the misty hills of Piedmont and the Alpine slopes of Alto Adige to the volcanic soils of Sicily and the olive groves of Tuscany, Italianity brings readers face-to-face with the landscapes, families, and traditions that make Italian wine unlike anything else on earth. Through vivid storytelling, unforgettable encounters, and cultural reflection, Lonardi and Dupuy reveal how Italian wine is more than a beverage: it is history and heritage, innovation and resilience, the rhythm of the seasons, the joy of the table, and a way of seeing beauty in the everyday.

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Andrea Lonardi is a viticulturist, enologist, business strategist, and a team builder. Lonardi obtained degrees in Agricultural Sciences and Agri-Business at the University of Bologna and the Grande École in Montpellier, a foundation that helped launch his career in wine in the Languedoc, Washington, and California. He then took on leadership roles in production, marketing, and sales at Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV), one of Italy's largest wine companies, where he helped expand southern Italian grape varieties into the U.S. market and managed 13 estates from the Alps to Sicily. Lonardi spent a decade as COO at Angelini Wines & Estates, revitalizing historic brands within Valpolicella, Friuli, Montalcino, and Vino Nobile, including Bertani and Val di Suga. In 2023 Lonardi became the second Italian to earn the title of Master of Wine. Today, he partners with numerous family estates and established brands to craft and implement strategies for producing fine wines with an Italian soul. Jessica Dupuy is a Texas-based writer specializing in wine, spirits, food, and travel, with bylines in Decanter, Forbes, Imbibe, Food & Wine, and Wine Enthusiast. Her passion led her to earn certifications including Certified Sommelier, WSET Diploma, and Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits. She has authored six cookbooks with renowned chefs, including Uchi: The Cookbook with James Beard Award-winner Tyson Cole (University of Texas Press) and Tex-Mex with James Beard Award-nominee Ford Fry (Clarkson Potter).She also wrote two culinary explorations of the American South and Texas with Southern Living (Time Inc/Dotdash Meredith). Her latest book, The Wines of Southwest U.S.A. (Classic Wine Library/Académie du Vin), explores emerging regions in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Jessica holds undergraduate and master's degrees from Trinity University and Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, grounding her meticulous research and storytelling, and making her a respected voice in wine and culinary writing.

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