Italian Wines 2005


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Since its first edition in 1998, Italian Wines has played a major role in Italy's wine market; both professionals and wine enthusiasts have learned to trust its evaluations. The 2005 edition has been completely rewritten. The volume reviews about 1,900 wine producers and 12,000 wines, using the well-known and respected system of rating labels with one, two or three glasses. This is the eighth English language edition of this bestselling wine title. In short, it is a guide to the world of Italian wine for experts and wine lovers.




A History of Italian Wine


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This book analyzes the evolution of Italian viticulture and winemaking from the 1860s to the new Millennium. During this period the Italian wine sector experienced a profound modernization, renovating itself and adapting its products to international trends, progressively building the current excellent reputation of Italian wine in the world market. Using unpublished sources and a vast bibliography, authors highlight the main factors favoring this evolution: public institutional support to viticulture; the birth and the growth of Italian wine entrepreneurship; the improvement in quality of the winemaking processes; the increasing relevance of viticulture and winemaking in Italian agricultural production and export; and the emergence of wine as a cultural product.




Barolo and Barbaresco


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Following on the success of her books on Brunello di Montalcino, renowned author and wine critic Kerin OÕKeefe takes readers on a historic and in-depth journey to discover Barolo and Barbaresco, two of ItalyÕs most fascinating and storied wines. In this groundbreaking new book, OÕKeefe gives a comprehensive overview of the stunning side-by-side growing areas of these two world-class wines that are separated only by the city of Alba and profiles a number of the fiercely individualistic winemakers who create structured yet elegant and complex wines of remarkable depth from ItalyÕs most noble grape, Nebbiolo. A masterful narrator of the aristocratic origins of winemaking in this region, OÕKeefe gives readers a clear picture of why Barolo is called both the King of Wines and the Wine of Kings. Profiles of key Barolo and Barbaresco villages include fascinating stories of the families, wine producers, and idiosyncratic personalities that have shaped the area and its wines and helped ignite the Quality Wine Revolution that eventually swept through all of Italy. The book also considers practical factors impacting winemaking in this region, including climate change, destructive use of harsh chemicals in the vineyards versus the gentler treatments used for centuries, the various schools of thought regarding vinification and aging, and expansion and zoning of vineyard areas. Readers will also appreciate a helpful vintage guide to Barolo and Barbaresco and a glossary of useful Italian wine terms.




The Wines of Italy


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The Wines of Italy - (10th edition)


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Italian Wines 2000


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Italian Wine


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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 32. Chapters: Marsala DOC, Malvasia, List of Italian IGT wines, Vin Santo, Straw wine, Prosecco, Lambrusco, Brunellopoli, Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone, Brachetto d'Acqui, Enoteca, Ecco Domani, Gambero Rosso, Aglianico del Vulture, Vino Greco, Strade dei vini e dei sapori, Sagrantino di Montefalco, Tavernello, Teran, Morellino di Scansano, Acqua pazza, Ferrari Spumante, Ramandolo. Excerpt: A list of the Italian IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) wines, in alphabetical order by region. Note that IGT wines are not produced in Piedmont or the Val'Aosta. Ravenna (Bianco in the styles normale and Frizzante; Rosato in the styles normale and Frizzante; Rosso in the styles normale, Frizzante and Novello) produced in the province of Ravenna. No IGT wines are produced in Piedmont. No IGT wines are produced in the Valle d'Aosta. Italian wine is wine produced in Italy, a country which is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. Italy is one of the world's foremost producers, responsible for approximately one-fifth of world wine production in 2005. Italy is the second largest wine producer after France, and in 2008 the country surpassed France for the title of world's biggest producer for the first time in a decade, at nearly six billion liters. Italian wine is exported largely around the world and has market share of over 10% in most Asian countries like India. Wine is extremely popular in Italy. Italians lead the world in wine consumption by volume with 70 literes per capita consumption, compared to 25 litres in the US, 20 litres in Australia, 40 millilitres in China and 9 millilitres in India. Grapes are grown in almost every region of the country. More than 1 million vineyards are under cultivation. Etruscans and Greek settlers produced wine in the country long before the Romans started developing their...




Vino Italiano


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At one time, Italian wines conjured images of cheap Chianti in straw-wrapped bottles. More recently, expensive “Super Tuscans” have been the rage. But between these extremes lay a bounty of delicious, moderately priced wines that belong in every wine drinker’s repertoire. Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the country’s wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference materials—on Italy’s 300 growing zones, 361 authorized grape varieties, and 200 of the top producers—provide essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants, as well as for wine enthusiasts. Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, Vino Italiano is the perfect invitation to the Italian wine experience.




Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine


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A good book is like a good wine: it ages well and you want to keep it close at hand. The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine is the missing link to understanding the complexity of Italian wine without the headache. It is ideal for wine lovers as a reference tool, for novices who want an introduction to the subject, or as a pocket guide, to take with you on your Italian adventure, attempting to navigate the wide range of Italian wines on offer.