Second edition of this important treatise on viticulture, written by the agronomist Giovanni Vittorio Soderini (1526-1596). Extremely rare edition, much rarer than the first printed in 1600. Important Renaissance treatise on viticulture, combined as often happens with the operetta by Davanzati Bostichi, in which excellent precepts are taught and a vocabulary of the Italian names of the fruits and things pertaining to the agriculture.“The treatise, which the Crusca academicians have included in the category of language texts, contains numerous precepts, on vineyards and on the art of making and preserving wines, which subsequent experience in the field of viticulture and oenology they never denied. Soderini was certain of the great importance of the stars and their position in viticulture: for example, he advised harvesting with the waning moon in a specific sign, because if less wine was collected, one was at least certain of its quality and conservation. Davanzati's brochure also provides information on the cultivation of figs, olives, pomegranates, peaches, almonds, oranges and lemons, etc., and a calendar of agricultural work. agricultural work schedule.