Book Release Lunch for Italianity

Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine Join us for a special event hosted by Book Passage, for what will be a delicious and vibrantly energetic lunch, celebrating the book launch of Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine with authors Andrea Lonardi MW and Jessica Dupuy. This event will include a discussion on why Italian wine matters now, a wine-tasting, A16 pizza, and a book signing. If you love Italian wine, this book will change how you see it forever! ABOUT THIS EVENT This event will be hosted by Book Passage at A16 San Francisco $85 ticket includes includes book, pizza, and wine! Open Seating Additional books will be avallable for purchase at the event There will be a signing line / meet & greet with photo opp following the presentation If you are unable to attend the event, you can still get your copy by CLICKING HERE (for a signed or personalized book, please note in the order comment field) Get tickets About Dig In! (A Cookbook) Italianity is a journey into the soul of Italian wine by Italian winemaker and Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi and acclaimed wine journalist Jessica Dupuy. Through a series of essays shaped by Lonardi’s Odyssey-like career across Italy’s wine regions and enriched by Dupuy’s thoughtful outsider perspective, the book explores the diversity, beauty, and cultural depth of Italy through the lens of wine. Weaving together reflections on place, tradition, and the future of Italian wine with portraits of figures such as Angelo Gaja, Josko Gravner, and Marchese Piero Antinori, Italianity is a companion for readers who want to experience the spirit of Italian wine beyond the typical guidebook. REVIEWS “Italianity brilliantly describes how Italian wine is experienced throughout the world not only the professional lens of Italian viticulture but distinctly connected to Italian culture. Being someone who is a professional disciple of Italianity, I now know how to clearly understand it as depicted here. Bravo!" -- Shelley Lindgren, Owner A16 restaurant and Author, Italian Wine, San Francisco, CA “Andrea delivers his observations and arguments in a very compelling yet easy to understand manner. He is able to bridge his technical background and local expertise of Italian wine with a global perspective. He is a true authority with an innovative approach.” -- Michaela Morris, Wine Writer & Educator, Decanter, Quench, Vancouver, Canada “Andrea Lonardi is a passionate professional with deep knowledge of the wines of Italy, and the world. His voice is as credible and respected as any in the country.” -- John Szabo, Master Sommelier, WineAlign.com, Toronto, Canada “The passion and zeal for sharing the core of what Italy is and what it means is intoxicating. This book is a giant for Italian wine." -- Jeff Porter, Sommelier, Wine Writer and Educator, SipTripItaly and Wine Enthusiast “Andrea Lonardi is in rarified air with his breadth of experience. There truly is no finer authority on Italian wine and vit...