Carla Capalbo was born in New York, brought up in Paris and London and lived for many years in Italy. She divides her time between Georgia, London and Italy. An ex-sculptor, editor and stylist, she now works as a freelance journalist and photographer. She's a regular contributor to Decanter, ZesterDaily and Cook inc and many other publications on both sides of the Atlantic. Carla has written 14 books on the culture of producing food and wine, and received numerous awards. Her last book, Tasting Georgia: A Food and Wine Journey in the Caucasus won the Guild of Food Writers Food and Travel Award 2018 and also the best food book of 2017 Gourmand International Cookbook Award. Her previous book, Collio: Fine Wines and Foods from Italy's Northeast, won the prestigious Andre Simon Award for best wine book, and her photos of Georgia have won several awards, including from the IACP's Culinary Trust. She is closely linked to the slow food movement and is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and Circle of Wine Writers.