Italy
Published on 5. October 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-4053-1583-8 (ISBN)
Description
Chianti or Pinot Grigio? What are the finest vintages? Go from novice to knowledgeable with this easy-to-use, pocket-sized guide.
Top 10 lists provide instant, practical advice to help you make selections - from the 10 best wines for laying down, to the greatest reds, tastiest whites, organics and dessert wines, or the 10 best-kept secrets.
Drink in advice on tipples from reading wine labels, to buying, storing and matching wine to food.
Plus, there's a comprehensive look at the major winegrowing areas of Italy, from Piemonte to Tuscany and Campania to Sicilia, to the best producers and wine styles in each area.
Discover the top wines of today with this handy guide.
Top 10 lists provide instant, practical advice to help you make selections - from the 10 best wines for laying down, to the greatest reds, tastiest whites, organics and dessert wines, or the 10 best-kept secrets.
Drink in advice on tipples from reading wine labels, to buying, storing and matching wine to food.
Plus, there's a comprehensive look at the major winegrowing areas of Italy, from Piemonte to Tuscany and Campania to Sicilia, to the best producers and wine styles in each area.
Discover the top wines of today with this handy guide.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 103 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
196 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4053-1583-8 (9781405315838)
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Person
Vincent Gasnier is the youngest ever `Master Sommelier' (the most senior drinks qualification awarded only 140 times), and recipient of the Ruinar Sommelier of the Year and the Dom Perignon Award, he runs his own consultancy, judges wine competitions and makes frequent TV appearances.