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Lettera Ampelografica by Molfino, Gian Maria, a rare interesting detail of the 1878 - wine book.
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  • Lettera Ampelografica by Molfino, Gian Maria, a rare interesting detail of the 1878 - wine book.
  • Lettera Ampelografica by Molfino, Gian Maria, a rare detail of the 1878 - wine book.
  • Lettera Ampelografica by Molfino, Gian Maria, a rare sample view of the 1878 - wine book.
  • Lettera Ampelografica by Molfino, Gian Maria, a rare feature view of the 1878 - wine book.
  • Lettera Ampelografica by Molfino, Gian Maria, a rare image from the book of the 1878 - wine book.
  • Lettera Ampelografica by Molfino, Gian Maria, a rare representative view of the 1878 - wine book.
Lettera Ampelografica

Liguria’s grapes, a manuscript apology to a countess, and a prequel to Vermentino’s comeback.

Molfino, Gian Maria

Lettera Ampelografica
Seguita Dalla Descrizione Di Quarantuna Uve Scritta Dal Professore Giovanni Maria Molfino All'Illustre Signor Mar. Cav. Marcello De-Mari Presidente Del Comizio Agrario Del Circondario Di Savona.
Estratto Dal Giornale L'Orticoltore Ligure.

1878, Genova, Tipografia E. Faziola E A. Papini

$240 USD

Overview

Published in Genoa, this work addresses the scarcity of information on Ligurian vines and engages with the efforts of a commission dedicated to producing a much-needed ampelography.

Inside the book

The author seeks to elevate cépage selection from random proximity to a scientific practice, and to encourage viticulture in a region traditionally focused on olive cultivation.
He acknowledges ongoing quality issues and advises against adopting intensive cultivation methods such as those in Hérault. The text discusses Erbaluce, Vermentino, Timorasso, Brachetto, Rossese, and other varieties from Nice to Luni. Barbarossa, mentioned here, is now being revived in Corsica. The book also includes Isabella, the American grape.

Why La Fenice chose it

A signed tribute to a countess, and a pioneering plea for scientific viticulture in Liguria, now a hotbed for crisp, characterful whites.
Condition Report

Pp. 69, [1] r.e.

Original green paper binding, with abbreviated title on the front cover. Next to the author’s name appears a manuscript note, presumably in his own hand: ‘Alla Nobilissima Donna La Signora Contessa Ernesta Napollon Margarita (?) con tante scuse e tantissima stima. 30 Luglio 1879’. In excellent condition.

Dimensions (inches): 8.5 x 6
About the author

Giovanni Maria Molfino (active 19th c.), Genoese lawyer, professor, and agronomist.

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