Italian Wine Unplugged Grape by Grape was designed as a comprehensive yet concise introduction to Italian wine and its native grapes. This new edition goes deeper into the fascinating aspects surrounding the history, geology and science that are the foundation of modern Italian wine culture. The addition of substantial new material drawn from Professore Attilio Scienza’s extensive groundbreaking research into the origins of Italian grapes and their DNA gives readers of Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0 the opportunity to combine the study of Italian grapes with access to never before published material written by one of the leading authorities in the academic study of Italian wine. This book is a must read for students of Italian wine and wine lovers in general, providing up to date, useful and accessible content about a multi-layered and challenging subject. Included for the first time in this edition are benchmark producers for each grape, making it easier for wine enthusiasts to source and taste reliable, quality examples of Italian wines currently available on the international market.