Hi friends.  Welcome back after a brief one week hiatus we are talking all things the fall of Rome, the rise Medieval wine making families and the scandalous ups and downs that make up Italian Wine Law - the long eluded to episode!  Of course I used some amazing books to help me - especially with the history:  The Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition by Jancis Robinson  Native Wine Grapes of Italy by Ian D'Agata  Wine Grapes by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz If you spot something that needs correcting or you would like to request an episode you can reach out at [email protected] or check out the House Wine Instagram @housewinepodcast  This podcast is 100% independent, it is written, narrated and produced by myself, Rachael so if you heard something you liked then scroll down and leave a comment or review, that is the best way that you can support the show.  Until next week, I hope you drink something delicious!  Music Credit: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/