Italian Wine For Dummies

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By Mary Ewing-Mulligan and Ed McCarthy

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Italian Wine For Dummies by Mary Ewing-Mulligan and Ed McCarthy is an informative guide that explores the diverse world of Italian wines. It offers insights into the country's wine regions, grape varieties, and the nuances of wine flavours. Designed for enthusiasts and novices alike, the book provides practical tips on selecting, serving, and pairing Italian wines with dishes.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for Italian culture and wine, whether you're just starting out or have some knowledge already. It's a delightful guide that breaks down the complexities of Italian wine regions, grape types, and wine pairings in an approachable and informative way. Perfect for enhancing your appreciation and understanding of Italy's diverse wine offerings.

Italian Wine For Dummies

An easy-to-understand guide to Italian wine tours the wine regions of Italy and describes a variety of local specialties; provides authoritative advice on how to select and purchase Italian wines; and furnishes a helpful glossary of terms, vintage chart, pronunciation key, and more. Original.

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"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, complicated blends, strange names, and restrictive wine laws, Italian wines are among the 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 light-hearted and informative guide explores:

The styles of wine made in Italy and the major grape varieties used to make them
How the Italians 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!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780764553554

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 320

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Dummies Ed McCarthy Mary Ewing-Mulligan Non-Fiction Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

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.