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    Italian Wine For Dummies

    By Mary Ewing-Mulligan and Ed McCarthy

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    About this ebook

    "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, 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.

    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 lighthearted and informative guide explores:

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

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateApr 18, 2011
    ISBN9781118069592
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    • 4/5
      Pretty good intro for those overwhelmed by the choices involved in picking a wine. Not too dumbed down.
    • 4/5
      You generally know what you are getting with the "Dummies" series. No fancy illustrations or photographs (though 7 icons with various meanings: Real Deal, Remember, Worth the Search, Snob Alert, etc. I have always found these books well written by experts and unpretentious. While I may not like the look of the generic yellow covers, I appreciate the fact that the bland appearance and lack of high production values of these books keeps the price down. When I've looked to boost my knowledge on a computer program (Microsoft Access, Quickbooks) I was never averse to buying a Dummies book, whatever that implied about my subject matter knowledge, or lack thereof. But wine? Was I prepared to declare myself an ignoramus, on this particular subject no less, one that prides itself on a certain snobbish appeal. While yes! And I am glad I did. Certified Wine Educator Ed McCarthy and Master of Wine Mary Ewing-Milligan walk you through the comprehensive world of wine, introducing you to the basics but then quickly diving in deep on particular important wine producing countries and regions. When you've completed this book, which is a surprisingly quick read, not only will you have a lot of great tips on particular wines to try, you'll also be equipped with new knowledge of where to buy wine at a good price, how to cellar and age it properly, how best to handle ordering it in a store or restaurant, and a lot more. And best of all, these two authors, while clearly fonts of knowledge and lovers of wine, also realize at the end of the day this is just fermented grape juice. They want to educate, but at the end of the day they want you to relax and enjoy and not take it all too seriously. Exactly the same philosophy of the Dummies series.

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    • 4/5
      great intro to italian wine.
    • 5/5
      An excellent introduction to all things wine. I keep this handy in the kitchen and probably look something up in it once every month or two.