Paulina - 19/02/2008 16:41
Does anyone know of a good general knowledge book on modern Italian wine? Nothing too complicated please! Grazia
Italian Wine Book
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ZigZagZog - 22/02/2008 10:39
The best book I've come across is The New Italy by Daniele Cernelli and Marco Sabellico, subtitled 'A complete guide to contemporary Italian wine'. It's available on Amazon - that's where I bought my copy!
- 24/02/2008 09:33
in the 'italia' magazine (feb) feature The Juice 2008 Matt Skinner, 100 wines you should be drinking, it looks a really good read, have'nt read it myself....
villasibillini - 28/02/2008 10:54
We love the Taste magazine not only for food, but the great wine choices.
Paulina - 05/03/2008 11:39
Thanks so much - looks like I will be adding to my extensive Italian cookery/wine book collection!
- 14/04/2008 15:27
Who needs fancy when a 'bicchiere' (glass) will do just fine!! Drink the best, ... only those fairly rated as Uno, Due, or Tre 'Bicchiere’.
I think “Wine Spectator” magazine is over rated where I come from. Besides, it is not exclusive to Italy. Here is the one to check! It is the eleventh edition of “Italian Wines 2008”, which is a translation of the 21st edition of the Italian version. It is the world's most complete guide to Italian wines. Over 16,000 wines are reviewed, selected by more than 120 tasters. That's what makes it a fair test. Wines are rated from one to three bicchieri ("glasses"); a Tre Bicchiere ("three glasses") award is high praise indeed. The book also contains information about each of the producers covered as well as useful appendices about past award winners and how they have aged, the best producers, and increasingly information about wineries that are sensitive to the environment or that seek to use natural or biodynamic methods in producing wine.
There you go - my best advice to you.
cinquecento - 20/04/2008 16:57
Hi Paulina if you want a good wine book to take with you to Italy, I'd recommend "Wines of Italy" - a Mitchell Beazley wine guide. Each region has its own chapter with a introduction to the wines of the region, it then goes on to list the best producers ( handy when choosing wines or looking for wineries to visit) and also contains some restaurant recommendations. It's a handy size so easy to carry around with you.
