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Italian Wine For Dummies


Italian Wine For Dummies


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von: Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Ed McCarthy

10,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 18.04.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781118069592
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 320

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"A must-have book for anyone who is serious about Italian wines."<br />—Lidia Bastianich, host of PBS?s Lidia's Italian Table <p>"I have yet to encounter more knowledgeable guides to...Italian wine."<br />—Piero Antinori, President, Antinori Wines</p> <p>"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."<br />—Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO Restaurant</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Authored by certified wine educators and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, <i>Italian Wine For Dummies</i> introduces you to the delectable world of fine Italian wine. It shows you how to:</p> <ul> <li>Translate wine labels</li> <li>Identify great wine bargains</li> <li>Develop your own wine tastes</li> <li>Match Italian wines with foods</li> </ul> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>The styles of wine made in Italy and the major grape varieties used to make them</li> <li>How the Italian name their wines, the complicated laws governing how names are given and the meanings of common label terminology</li> <li>Italy's important wine regions including a region-by-region survey of the best vineyards and their products</li> <li>A guide to pronouncing Italian wine terms and names and how to order Italian wines in restaurants</li> </ul> <p>For Italians, wine (<i>vino</i>) is food (<i>alimentari</i>) and food is love (<i>amore</i>). And you can never have enough love in your life. So, order a copy of <i>Italian Wine For Dummies</i>, today and get ready to share the love!</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: The Big Picture of Italian Wine 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Born to Make Wine 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Grapes from Near and Far 15</p> <p>Chapter 3: The Language of the Label 27</p> <p><b>Part II: The Wine Regions of Northern Italy 35</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: The Wines of Piedmont 37</p> <p>Chapter 5: Other Northwest Regions 77</p> <p>Chapter 6: North-Central Italy 89</p> <p>Chapter 7: Northeastern Italy 109</p> <p><b>Part III: The Wine Regions of Central Italy 141</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: The Wines of Tuscany 143</p> <p>Chapter 9: The Wines of Central Italy 175</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Wine Regions of Southern Italy 203</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: The Wines of Southern Italy 205</p> <p>Chapter 11: Sicily and Sardinia 233</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 251</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Ten Commonly-Asked Questions about Italian Wines 253</p> <p>Chapter 13: Ten Common Italian Wine Myths Exposed 259</p> <p><b>Part VI: Appendixes 265</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide to Italian Wine Names and Terms 267</p> <p>Appendix B: Italian Wine Vintage Chart: 1980 to 1999 271</p> <p>Index 273</p>
<p><b>Mary Ewing-Mulligan</b> and <b>Ed McCarthy</b> co-authored the bestselling <i>Wine For Dummies</i>. Mary, the only woman Master of Wine in the U.S., owns International Wine Center, a New York wine school. Ed also wrote <i>Champagne For Dummies</i>.
<p><b>Includes wine picks for every region!</b> <p><b>"I have yet to encounter more knowledgeable guides to…Italian wine."</b></br> — Piero Antinori, president of Antinori Wines <p><b>"A must-have book for anyone who is serious about Italian wines."</b></br> — Lidia Bastianich, host of PBS's Lidia's Italian Table <p>Italian wine is so much more than Chianti! Discover wonderful wines produced throughout Italy — from Barolo to Montepulciano to up-and-coming Sicilian wines. It's all here in this uniquely accessible, entertaining guide. <p>Other For Dummies books by <b>Ed McCarthy</b> and <b>Mary Ewing-Mulligan</b>:</br> <ul> <li>French Wine For Dummies</li> <li>Red Wine For Dummies</li> <li>White Wine For Dummies</li> <li>Wine Buying Companion For Dummies</li> <li>Champagne For Dummies</li> </ul> <p>Discover how to:</br> <ul> <b><li>Translate wine labels</li></b> <b><li>Target great wine bargains</li></b> <b><li>Develop your own wine tastes</li></b> <b><li>Match Italian wine with foods</li></b> </ul> <p><b>Get smart! @www.dummies.com</b> <ul> <b><li>Find listings of all our books</li></b> <b><li>Choose from many different subject categories</li></b> <b><li>Sign up for eTips at <i>etips.dummies.com</i></li></b> </ul>

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