In this essential guide, world-renowned sommelier Enrico Bernardo uncovers the soul of Mediterranean winemaking, from the volcanic soils of Sicily to the windblown vineyards of Corsica. In this elegant edition, Bernardo takes readers on a heady journey through seaside estates, olive groves, and stone cellars, sampling everything from the mineral-rich Greek Assyrtiko to flowery Aeolian Malvasia. Part of Assouline’s coveted 'Wine & Travel' series, 'Mediterranean Islands' tells an exceptional story of wine as an expression of land, cultural heritage and island life. Inspiring photography captures breathtaking landscapes and the people who live in them in this must-have volume, which is presented as a smart linen hardcover.