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Wine & Travel Mediterranean Islands

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The wine culture of the Mediterranean islands is a story of sun, salt, and centuries-old craft. From the volcanic soils of Sicily to the windswept vineyards of Corsica, from the quartzite and schist rock of Porquerolles to the sun-drenched hills of Majorca, each island offers its own distinct ter...
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Enrico Bernardo made his name at Le V, the restaurant at the Four Seasons George V in Paris, and was named Best Sommelier in the World in 2004. As a restaurateur, he has created and owned several Michelin-star-holding restaurants, focused on pairing the perfect wine with each dish. Bernardo consults for food, wine, and art de vivre companies worldwide and is the author of several books, including The Impossible Collection of Wine (2016), La Sagesse du Vin (2021), and The Impossible Collection of Champagne (2022). In 2018, he undertook a world wine trip, broadening his knowledge of the industry and bringing unknown talents to light.

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Throughout this region we encounter a culture that brings together diverse tastes and flavors in a spirit of liberty as free as the legendary winds that blow here.

— Enrico Bernardo

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Page count

296 pages

Language

English

Released on

July 2025

Dimensions

W 25 x L 33 x D 3 cm

Cover materials

Linen Hardcover

ISBN

9781649804983

Weight

2.794 kg

Author

Enrico Bernardo

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