La Strada Del Vino

L’acqua fa male, il vino fa cantare—water causes pain, wine makes you sing. It is an Italian saying close to the heart of sommelier Gaspare Giacomazza. He serves exceptional wines to guests at La Botte in Genk, the restaurant founded by his parents that he now runs alongside his brother Peppe. Gault&Millau deemed the establishment worthy of the ‘Wine List of the Year’ title for 2026. And from now on, wine also invites you to read; La Strada del Vino takes you not only to Italy—to taste exquisite wines and discover the stories behind them—but also into the past, tracing Gaspare’s journey from pizza delivery boy to award-winning sommelier. It is a book that inspires you to travel, savor wine, and embrace life all’Italiana.

Photographer and fellow traveler Max Vicca captures the atmosphere of this Italian road trip. With his signature sensory and cinematic style, he captures the essence of Italy, transforming La Strada del Vino into a journey that transcends wine alone.