Two New Yorkers, world sailor Ferenc and his artist wife and their young son, embark on a life time dream to restore a “ruin” and grow their own wines. They choose Tuscany, Italy. Share their adventures and misadventures in this intimate, at times very funny, memoir of restoring a 13^th century friary and planting 15 acres of grapes after meticulous soil testing with world famous vintners and local neighbors. Three years later Mate’s wines receive instant international acclaim.

“Readers share a feeling of accomplishment and pride when their Syrah is voted ‘Italian Red Wine of the Year’ by Morrell. “– The New York Times Book Review

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