Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joseph Bastianich
By (author) David Lynch
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:544
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 186
Category/GenreWine
ISBN/Barcode 9781400097746
ClassificationsDewey:641.220945
Audience
General
Illustrations 40 B&W PHOTOGRAPHS; 20 MAPS

Publishing Details

Publisher Random House USA Inc
Imprint Random House USA Children's Books
Publication Date 2 August 2005
Publication Country United States

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.

Author Biography

JOSEPH BASTIANICH is co-owner (with Mario Batali) of Babbo, Esca, Lupa, and Italian Wine Merchants, as well as (with Lidia Bastianich) Becco and Felidia, and has published extensively on the subject of Italian wine. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut. DAVID LYNCH is the wine director at Babbo and has been a senior editor at Wine & Spirits. He lives in New York City.