Antonella Amodio – Calici & Spicchi. The Perfect Harmony Between Pizza and Wine Malvarosa Edizioni – 240 pages – €18
“Finally, the essential guide to discovering Antonella’s sensory journey through 101 pairings — from the traditional Margherita to the most creative pizzas. A book that teaches us how to choose the right wine for the pizza we enjoy.”
Written by Antonella Amodio with a foreword by Luciano Pignataro, Calici & Spicchi is the first book to lead readers on a fascinating journey into the world of pizza‑and‑wine pairings, highlighting all the possible combinations between the finest Italian wine production and the various pizza styles — Neapolitan, contemporary Neapolitan, Italian, and Roman.
Calici & Spicchi is therefore an indispensable guide for all pizza and wine lovers, as well as industry professionals, offering valuable insights on how to fully appreciate this innovative yet captivating and engaging combination.
With a selection of 101 pizzas and an equal number of wines, Calici & Spicchi offers a comprehensive overview of pairing possibilities, guiding readers through a unique sensory journey. From the traditional Margherita to the creative Quattro Stagioni, each pizza is paired with a carefully chosen wine designed to enhance its flavors and nuances. Among the featured names are many of the most beloved master pizzaioli and the top pizzerias that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. A must‑read.
Antonella Amodio was born and lives in Caserta. A journalist, sommelier, and passionate lover of food and wine, she has made this world her life’s work. She spent several years in Montalcino, collaborating as a manager with the great and unforgettable Franco Biondi Santi. She is co‑author of specialized wine and food guides and writes about restaurants, travel, pizzerias, and wine for industry publications, including the Luciano Pignataro Wine & Food Blog, where she also curates a personal column dedicated to pizza‑and‑wine pairing. She serves as a judge in numerous international food and wine competitions.
Luciano Pignataro, journalist, holds a prominent role in Italian food and wine culture thanks to his prolific career and numerous guides and publications, including La Pizza. Una storia contemporanea (Hoepli). For 20 years he has curated the website www.lucianopignataro.it.
Malvarosa Edizioni, founded in 2007, is a publishing house specializing in visually striking books focused on luxury, Italian cuisine, cake design, weddings, tourism, and culture. Its collaborations with international publishers such as Murdoch Books, Marabout, Clarkson Potter, and Terra Lannoo have enabled the translation and release of internationally successful titles on the Italian market.
For more information or to request a copy of the book, contact:
Antonella Amodio: info@antonellaamodio.it
La Feltrinelli (Caserta): caserta@lafeltrinelli.it
Edizioni Malvarosa: www.malvarosa.info – info@malvarosa.info
