Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs

Ian D’Agata is a multi-award-winning author and leading global wine authority, particularly associated with Italian wine. Born in Canada to Italian parents, D'Agata has been speaking and writing about wine for more than 30 years. His most recent books have won numerous international awards, and include "Native Wine Grapes of Italy" and "Barolo Terroir". He also contributes to the Italy, Malta, and Alsace sections of the annual Hugh Johnsons's Pocket Book of Wine. His writing has also focused on France, China, and Canada. D'Agata is the scientific advisor of Vinitaly International, the director of the Vinitaly Academy, and lectures on Italian food and wine cultural history for New York University’s Food Sciences Master’s program. He is regularly invited to present on wine and health at international wine conferences. Prior to his wine career, D'Agata studied medicine, graduating in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.