Books – Wine & beverages
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A Vineyard in Tuscany by Ferenc Mate
“A sun-drenched memoir with a fairy-tale ending.”–“Kirkus Reviews”. In this laugh-out-loud tale, two adventurers discover that rare combination: joy and success. Candace, a painter, and Ferenc, a writer, begin a new life near the hill town of Montalcino. They restore a thirteenth-century friary, plant fifteen acres of vines, build a winery, tame a runaway tractor, excavate an Etruscan village, and battle volcanic fermenting vats, while learning from famous vintner neighbor Angelo Gaja the secrets of growing the best grapes and making superb, award-winning wine. This extraordinary tale will enrich the lives of travellers and wine lovers alike.
Paperback, 250 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Reflections of a Wine Merchant by Neal I. Rosenthal
In the late 1970s, Neal I. Rosenthal set out to learn everything he could about wine. Today, he is one of the most successful importers of traditionally made wines produced by small family owned estates in France and Italy. Rosenthal has immersed himself in the culture of Old World wine production, working closely with his growers for two and sometimes three generations. He is one of the leading exponents of the concept of ‘terroir’ – the notion that a particular vineyward site imparts distinct qualities of bouquet, flavour, and colour to a wine. In “Reflections of a Wine Merchant”, Rosenthal brings us into the cellars, vineyards, and homes of these vignerons, and his delightful stories about his encounters, relationships, and explorations
Paperback, 272 pp, $23.00. Buy
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The Ecco Guide to the Best of Italian Wine by Ian D’Agata
The Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy will be simple to read and user-friendly, with concise and useful information for where to buy wines as well as information about visiting the winemaker if you go Italy. It will make Italian wines easier to understand and it will point out sure-bet, excellent wines that won’t let anyone down. The book will also have a detailed glossary and appendix section. There is no other book out there like this one – a truly comprehensive guide to Italian wines. D’Agata is on the road six months out of the year, traveling throughout Italy visiting wine estates and cellars. This book represents the end of a year’s worth of wine tastings and wine travels and long conversations with the producers.
Paperback, 320 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Vino Italiano Buying Guide by Joseph Bastianich and David Lynch
This reference of Italian wines that are available in the United States includes practical information about the wine maker as well as descriptions of the wines
Paperback, 304 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Matt Kramer’s Making Sense of Italian Wine by Matt Kramer
Despite being shrouded in mystery, Italian wine has some of the most exciting and affordable varieties. This book offers readers the information about which wines can’t be missed and which are safe to skip. It provides the lowdown on the most dazzling wines in various price ranges – their regions, traditions and which foods to match with them
, 320 pp, $34.95. Buy
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101 Beautiful Towns in Italy: Food and Wine by Paolo Lazzarin
A lavishly illustrated one-of-a-kind tour through the country explores the tantalizing tastes of hilltop and seaside towns, in a guide that helps travelers plan their culinary journeys: what wine cellars to visit, where to dine, and how to navigate a busy market.
Hardback, 280 pp, $59.95. Buy
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Food & Wine Lover’s Companion to Tuscany by Carla Capalbo
The Food and Wine Lover’s Companion to Tuscany, originally published in 1996, was one of the first guidebooks to focus exclusively on the traditional foods and local wines of this region – the most traveled-to area of Italy. This essential guide covers the little-known shops, markets, festivals, and wineries that capture the spirit of Tuscany. Author Carla Capalbo, who makes her home in the region, passes on her extensive knowledge of Tuscan foods and wine, exploring each town, village, and quaint back road. No one considering a trip to Tuscany should leave home without this book.
Paperback, 416 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Vino Italiano by Joseph Bastianich
A comprehensive, authoritative survey of the wines of Italy explores the country’s various wine-producing regions; identifies different wine styles, producers, and vintages; and presents a variety of delicious regional recipes.
Hardback, 320 pp, $56.95. Buy
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New Italy: A Complete Guide by Daniele Cernelli
More than 150 full-color photographs and specially designed maps complement a fascinating tour of the wine regions of Italy that examines the grape varieties, climate, geography, and winemaking traditions of diverse locales; profiles the top producers in every region; and describes their finest wines. The authors are highly regarded curators, wine teachers and connoisseurs in Italy, writing for popular and academic wine publications, making regular television appearances and teaching in the Sommelier training academy.
Hardback, 224 pp, $69.95. Buy
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Italian Wines for Dummies by Ed McCarthy
An easy-to-understand guide to Italian wine tours the wine regions of Italy and describes a variety of local specialties; provides authoritative advice on how to select and purchase Italian wines; and furnishes a helpful glossary of terms, vintage chart,
Paperback, 312 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Single Malt Whisky: An Italian Passion by Umberto Angeloni
A tribute to a culture that has made whisky its drink of choice. The perfect gift for the whisky lover of Italian culture. Highlights essentials for enjoying whisky such as decanters and appropriate foods. 0970955219 The first book to focus on the luxuriant, hedonistic nature of the spa experience. 0971059861 This memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of a Jewis
Hardback, 138 pp, $150.00. Buy
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A Traveller’s Wine Guide to Italy by Stephen Hobley
Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs (wine usually seems to be made in attractive surroundings) as well as maps, the books in this series describe the wine-producing regions of each country. The authors recommend itineraries, list wineries, describe the local cuisines, suggest wine bars and restaurants, and provide a mass of practical information — much of which is not readily available elsewhere. Each title includes: — Itineraries and maps — Local gastronomic specialties — Hundreds of visitor-friendly wineries — Descriptions of local and regional wines — Museums and sight-seeing points — Lists of wine festivals and exhibitions — Restaurants, hotels and wine stores — Reference section and glossary Italy has probably
Paperback, 144 pp, $29.95. Buy
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