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At one time, Italian wines conjured images of cheap Chianti in straw-wrapped bottles. More recently, expensive “Super Tuscans” have been the rage. But between these extremes lay a bounty of delicious, moderately priced wines that belong in every wine drinker’s repertoire.
Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the country’s wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference materials—on Italy’s 300 growing zones, 361 authorized grape varieties, and 200 of the top producers— provide essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants, as well as for wine enthusiasts.
Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, Vino Italiano is the perfect invitation to the Italian wine experience.
Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the country’s wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference materials—on Italy’s 300 growing zones, 361 authorized grape varieties, and 200 of the top producers— provide essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants, as well as for wine enthusiasts.
Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, Vino Italiano is the perfect invitation to the Italian wine experience.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is organized into three main sections:
1. Italian wine history, law and labelling (15 pages)
2. The different wine regions of Italy and the various wines made there (360 pages)
3. Reference material (130 pages)
The meat of the book is section 2, and it is fantastic. Each of Italy's wine regions are covered in their own chapter. As well as covering all the important wines made in the region, each chapter opens with a story about the region to illustrate the regional character. Whilst reading these one can't help but daydream about lazy summer afternoons spent sipping wine in the Italian countryside... which definitely puts you in the mood for a drink! At the end of each chapter there is a "Fast Facts" section revising the main info from the chapter. Finally, each regional chapter concludes with a "food for the wine" section. This is not pretentious navel-gazing; Italian wines are made to be enjoyed with food.
In summary - I'm a bit of a wine-geek and own lots of books about wine. This is definitely one of my favourites
1. Italian wine history, law and labelling (15 pages)
2. The different wine regions of Italy and the various wines made there (360 pages)
3. Reference material (130 pages)
The meat of the book is section 2, and it is fantastic. Each of Italy's wine regions are covered in their own chapter. As well as covering all the important wines made in the region, each chapter opens with a story about the region to illustrate the regional character. Whilst reading these one can't help but daydream about lazy summer afternoons spent sipping wine in the Italian countryside... which definitely puts you in the mood for a drink! At the end of each chapter there is a "Fast Facts" section revising the main info from the chapter. Finally, each regional chapter concludes with a "food for the wine" section. This is not pretentious navel-gazing; Italian wines are made to be enjoyed with food.
In summary - I'm a bit of a wine-geek and own lots of books about wine. This is definitely one of my favourites
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Together with 'from Barolo to Valpolicella' and 'from Brunello tot Zibibbo'(N. Belfrage) is this thé book every Italian wine lover should have.
Everything you should know is in there and much much more !
Everything you should know is in there and much much more !
Format:Paperback
Gave it as a birthday present to my husband as we moved to the heart of chianti province. Very useful to be read at the chimney with a glas of good red!
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A fine guide
Although somewhat out of date in terms of wine information (it's a 2005 edition), the book offers an interesting and gentle tour through the Italian wine regions setting the wines... Read more
Published 12 months ago by WillieN
A taste of Italy
Although written from an American perspective, this book introduces you to the grapes, wines, food and culture of each Italian wine region. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Janner
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