Brunello di Montalcino

“A valuable source. . . . [O’Keefe] gives the appellation something that it has deserved for some time: a critical voice who writes about Brunello with the affection and focus ordinarily reserved for the likes of Burgundy, and, more important still, one who appreciates Brunello for what Brunello is and not for what it can be when it’s dressed as something else.”

— The World Of Fine Wine

“O’Keefe is the best English-language writer and critic on Brunello, and her book is a delight. Her depth of knowledge of the region, the issues, and the winemaking personalities shines through in her writing. The Montalcino region is a complex one with diverse sub-regions and distinct terroirs, artisanal as well as commercial wineries, and a fascinating wine history. The author helps the reader understand this complexity, including the historical context of the wine. . . . There is no other English language book that provides the rich detail and knowledge of Brunello di Montalcino that this one does. In short, it is an absolutely essential wine guide for the connoisseur wishing to learn about the wine or the wine traveler seeking advice on where to go and which wineries to visit.”

— International Wine Review

"A fabulous read....it's a fascinating, well-written take on Brunello di Montalcino, and one of the books of the year."

— JancisRobinson.com

“Easily the most definitive book on one of Italy’s greatest wines. . . . O’Keefe, well-known for her wine and food writing focusing generally on Italy and particularly on Tuscany, presents a vivid portrait of Brunello terroir and wineries in the Montalcino region.”

— Choice