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Authors: Joseph Bastianich, David Lynch
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

22 reviews
Sales Rank: 34377

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 544
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.1 x 1.5

ISBN: 1400097746
Dewey Decimal Number: 641
EAN: 9781400097746
ASIN: 1400097746

Publication Date: August 2, 2005
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
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.

From the Hardcover edition.

Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Great book for learning about Italian Wines May 11, 2008
This is a very detailed and useful reference for understanding more about the Italian wines and the region. I appreciate the link to the historical aspects and food pairing. Great find if you're looking to learn more about Italy and it's wines.

5 out of 5 stars

The definitive book about italian wine January 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I had the hard-cover version of this book and insisted so many friends and colleagues read it I managed to lose it and had to buy another copy! Great descriptions, recipes and candid details about Italian wines-- especially wines that one can actually have a chance to purchase without a plane ticket to Italy.

5 out of 5 stars

Wine Writing At Its Best January 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

The writers situate fascinating personal and societal anecdotes within the context of Italian history and culture, broadening the story of wine beyond the science of viticulture. The authors obviously have a deep grasp and appreciation of Italian wines, and convey their knowledge eloquently, yet without a hint of pretentiousness. A very enjoyable read.

5 out of 5 stars

excellent purchase December 4, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I liked this book a lot. The format was perfect for my taste. Every region had its own chapter, written in a very addictive and enjoyable way. Authors did not try to talk about all the producers, giving readers the option to dig deeper into any particular region by themselves, which I find enjoyable. I liked a lot guided tastings. Now I know what to look for in similar books for different countries or continent (for example a book recently purchased on South America was a disappointment). I can now understand why other reviewers said even Italians from Italy would love this book. I think this is the 2005 edition (equal to the 2002 edition, just different cover) and some wines in the tasting areas changed names or stopped doing the particular bottle. I am in the middle of discovering the new ones for the regions I am starting with. In case anybody knows about a site where the tastings are updated or would like to exchange corrections please contact me.

5 out of 5 stars

The Definitive Guide to Italian Wines July 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Clear and concise, this guide clarifies a complex subject - the history and present state of Italian wines. While it is objective in its recommendations, anecdotes of regional Italian life add the human interest elements that make us care about Italy and its wines.

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