Italian Wine For Dummies

Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Ed McCarthy

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For Dummies
15 August 2001

Wines

""A must-have book for anyone who is serious about Italian wines."" —Lidia Bastianich, host of PBS?s Lidia's Italian Table ""I have yet to encounter more knowledgeable guides to...

Italian wine."" —Piero Antinori, President, Antinori Wines

""Bravo to Ed and Mary! This book shows their love for Italy, the Italian producers, and the great marriage of local foods with local wines. Here is a great book that presents the information without intimidation."" —Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO Restaurant

Right now, Italy is the most exciting wine country on earth. The quality of Italian wines has never been higher and the range of wines has never been broader. Even better, the types of Italian wines available outside of Italy have never been greater. But with all these new Italian wines and wine zones not to mention all the obscure grape varieties, complicate blends, strange names and restrictive wine laws. Italian wines are also about he most challenging of all to master. The time has come for comprehensive, up-to-date guides to Italian wines.

Authored by certified wine educators and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Italian Wine For Dummies introduces you to the delectable world of fine Italian wine. It shows you how to:

Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match Italian wines with foods

Here's everything you need to know to enjoy the best Tuscans, Sicilians, Abruzzese and other delicious Italian wines. This lighthearted and informative guide explores:

The styles of wine made in Italy and the major grape varieties used to make them How the Italian name their wines, the complicated laws governing how names are given and the meanings of common label terminology Italy's important wine regions including a region-by-region survey of the best vineyards and their products A guide to pronouncing Italian wine terms and names and how to order Italian wines in restaurants

For Italians, wine (vino) is food (alimentari) and food is love (amore). And you can never have enough love in your life. So, order a copy of Italian Wine For Dummies, today and get ready to share the love!

By: Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Ed McCarthy
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9780764553554
ISBN 10: 0764553550
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 August 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part I: The Big Picture of Italian Wine 7 Chapter 1: Born to Make Wine 9 Chapter 2: Grapes from Near and Far 15 Chapter 3: The Language of the Label 27 Part II: The Wine Regions of Northern Italy 35 Chapter 4: The Wines of Piedmont 37 Chapter 5: Other Northwest Regions 77 Chapter 6: North-Central Italy 89 Chapter 7: Northeastern Italy 109 Part III: The Wine Regions of Central Italy 141 Chapter 8: The Wines of Tuscany 143 Chapter 9: The Wines of Central Italy 175 Part IV: The Wine Regions of Southern Italy 203 Chapter 10: The Wines of Southern Italy 205 Chapter 11: Sicily and Sardinia 233 Part V: The Part of Tens 251 Chapter 12: Ten Commonly-Asked Questions about Italian Wines 253 Chapter 13: Ten Common Italian Wine Myths Exposed 259 Part VI: Appendixes 265 Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to Italian Wine Names and Terms 267 Appendix B: Italian Wine Vintage Chart: 1980 to 1999 271 Index 273

Mary Ewing-Mulligan and Ed McCarthy co-authored the bestselling Wine For Dummies. Mary, the only woman Master of Wine in the U.S., owns International Wine Center, a New York wine school. Ed also wrote Champagne For Dummies.

Short-listed for James Beard Foundation Book Awards (Wines & Spirits) 2002

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Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Ed McCarthy

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