The wine culture of the Mediterranean islands is a story of sun, salt, and centuries-old craft.\u00a0From the volcanic soils of Sicily to the windswept vineyards of Corsica, from the quartzite\u00a0and schist rock of Porquerolles to the sun-drenched hills of Majorca, each island offers its\u00a0own distinct terroir\u2014shaped by rugged terrain, maritime breezes, and a particular climate\u00a0that cultivates grapes that produce complex blends. Wines here are bold yet nuanced:\u00a0minerally Assyrtiko from Greece, floral Malvasia from the Aeolian Islands, spicy reds from\u00a0Sardinia\u2019s Cannonau vines, and the elegant Vermentinos of the northern coastlines. But\u00a0beyond the bottle, the experience is equally inspiring: tastings held at seaside estates,\u00a0in olive groves, or in the cool atmosphere of time-worn cellars carved from stone. Here,\u00a0wine isn\u2019t just a product of the land\u2014it\u2019s an expression of heritage, hospitality, and the\u00a0sunlit soul of island life.<\/p>\n
Join world-renowned sommelier Enrico Bernardo on the ultimate tour through the\u00a0Mediterranean Islands, where wine, culture, and adventure intertwine. Wine & Travel\u00a0Mediterranean Islands is an essential guide to a region of the finest vineyards and hidden\u00a0beauties. Bernardo uncovers the soul of Mediterranean winemaking, sharing not only the\u00a0wines worth seeking but the breathtaking landscapes, the most traditional sites, and the\u00a0secret escapes that define island life\u2014a new kind of guide, featuring the best wines of\u00a0each of the Mediterranean Islands as well as the people, places, and vistas.<\/p>\n
The most recent addition to Assouline\u2019s latest series, Wine & Travel, which explores\u00a0emblematic destinations through the lens of wine tourism, this edition features an\u00a0exhaustive list of the best vineyards to discover on the Mediterranean Islands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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