Andrea Lonardi has walked the rows of Sicily’s sunburnt vines, harvested every corner of Chianti Classico and Montalcino, pruned in Bolgheri, and sold wine on the streets of Manhattan, and led some of Italy’s most celebrated estates.
From muddy boots in Valpolicella to high-stakes meetings with global importers, his journey has been fueled by one mission:
“To define what makes Italian wine truly Italian.”
Italianity takes you inside that mission — from the family farm to the Master of Wine stage — revealing the people, places, and moments that shaped both Andrea’s career and the modern face of Italian wine.
The vivid culture, flavors, and traditions that make Italian wine unlike any other
Lessons from mentors, farmers, and visionaries who shaped his path
Why authenticity—not imitation—is Italy’s greatest weapon on the world stage
A call for the next generation to carry Italian wine forward with pride and courage
In this book, you’ll discover:
This is not a technical guide.
It’s a deeply human story—of risk and resilience, history and innovation—told by someone who has lived it from the inside.
If you love Italian wine, this book will change how you see it forever.