Into Italian Wine, Enthusiast Edition 2020
Into Italian Wine, Enthusiast Edition 2020

Author: Geralyn Brostrom

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-03

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781655205071

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Note: For the Professional Edition of this book, search Amazon for "Into Italian Wine Fifth Edition" Everyone who enjoys wine knows at least a little bit about Italian wine, but at some point in the conversation--whether it's as soon as it goes beyond Chianti or later when Gaglioppo or Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto comes up--just about everyone begins to feel out of their depth discussing the subject. It's true that there is a lot to know about Italian wine--after all, Italy is the world's largest producer of wine--but it's not true that Italian wine is mysterious or incomprehensible, merely unfamiliar. This book helps make sense of it all and lifts the veil of mystery so that you will be able to feel comfortable approaching the wine list at Italian restaurants or the Italian section of your local fine wine shop on your next visit. The Into Italian Wine series presents a survey of Italian wine focusing on the country's key wine regions and grape varieties. There are two versions. The Professional Edition (search Amazon for "Into Italian Wine Fifth Edition") serves as a study guide for the Italian Wine Professional (IWP) certification course from Italian Wine Central. This Enthusiast Edition is a less expensive, less academic version intended for those who want to learn about a wider array of Italian wines but are not pursuing a wine credential. This book assumes no particular prior knowledge of Italian wine, leading the reader from an overview of the country through a description of the information on Italian wine labels to an introduction to numerous styles of wine produced throughout Italy. The book's goal is to help readers feel comfortable buying and discussing the broad spectrum of Italy's wine styles. Beyond the central content itself, Into Italian Wine contains dozens of compelling full-color pictures and maps and additional material about Italian cuisine, language basics, and suggestions for wines to be tasted. The organization behind Into Italian Wine is Italian Wine Central, recognized as the leading English-language source of accurate, up-to-date information about Italian wine worldwide and a key spokesmedium for Italian wine in the United States. Online since 2013, the website features a wealth of information on every Italian wine denomination, including clear, concise summaries of the primary rules and regulations; details about more than 200 of the grape varieties used in Italian wines; statistics about the global and Italian wine trade; and topical articles and educational features. Italian Wine Central is organized in a powerful, searchable database that is optimized for mobile devices. With readers in more than 120 countries, Italian Wine Central serves as a central network for wine professionals wanting to learn and teach about Italian wines. The Italian Wine Professional certification program was developed by Italian Wine Central to help those in the global wine trade--and by extension, those who buy and enjoy wine--to widen and deepen their knowledge of Italian wines in order to more confidently and professionally buy, sell, and consume these enchanting wines. The IWP program includes both online and in-class courses, the Professional Edition of this book, and a certification exam, with certified graduates and enrolled students around the world.

Into Italian Wine, Enthusiast Edition 2019
Into Italian Wine, Enthusiast Edition 2019

Author: Geralyn Brostrom

Publisher:

Published: 2019-01-02

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781793063625

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Note: For the Professional Edition of this book, search Amazon for "Into Italian Wine Fourth Edition" Everyone who enjoys wine knows at least a little bit about Italian wine, but at some point in the conversation--whether it's as soon as it goes beyond Chianti or later when Gaglioppo or Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto comes up--just about everyone begins to feel out of their depth discussing the subject. It's true that there is a lot to know about Italian wine--after all, Italy is the world's largest producer of wine--but it's not true that Italian wine is mysterious or incomprehensible, merely unfamiliar. This book helps make sense of it all and lifts the veil of mystery so that you will be able to feel comfortable approaching the wine list at Italian restaurants or the Italian section of your local fine wine shop on your next visit. The Into Italian Wine series presents a survey of Italian wine focusing on the country's key wine regions and grape varieties. There are two versions. The Professional Edition (search Amazon for "Into Italian Wine Fourth Edition") serves as a study guide for the Italian Wine Professional (IWP) certification course from Italian Wine Central. This Enthusiast Edition is a less expensive, less academic version intended for those who want to learn about a wider array of Italian wines but are not pursuing a wine credential. This book assumes no particular prior knowledge of Italian wine, leading the reader from an overview of the country through a description of the information on Italian wine labels to an introduction to numerous styles of wine produced throughout Italy. The book's goal is to help readers feel comfortable buying and discussing the broad spectrum of Italy's wine styles. Beyond the central content itself, Into Italian Wine contains dozens of compelling full-color pictures and maps and additional material about Italian cuisine, language basics, and suggestions for wines to be tasted. The organization behind Into Italian Wine is Italian Wine Central, recognized as the leading English-language source of accurate, up-to-date information about Italian wine worldwide and a key spokesmedium for Italian wine in the United States. Online since 2013, the website features a wealth of information on every Italian wine denomination, including clear, concise summaries of the primary rules and regulations; details about more than 200 of the grape varieties used in Italian wines; statistics about the global and Italian wine trade; and topical articles and educational features. Italian Wine Central is organized in a powerful, searchable database that is optimized for mobile devices. With readers in more than 120 countries, Italian Wine Central serves as a central network for wine professionals wanting to learn and teach about Italian wines. The Italian Wine Professional certification program was developed by Italian Wine Central to help those in the global wine trade--and by extension, those who buy and enjoy wine--to widen and deepen their knowledge of Italian wines in order to more confidently and professionally buy, sell, and consume these enchanting wines. The IWP program includes both online and in-class courses, the Professional Edition of this book, and a certification exam, with certified graduates and enrolled students around the world.

Italy's Native Wine Grape Terroirs
Italy's Native Wine Grape Terroirs

Author: Ian D'Agata

Publisher: University of California Press

Published: 2019-08-27

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 0520290755

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Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs is the definitive reference book on the myriad crus and the grand cru wine production areas of Italy’s native wine grapes. Ian D’Agata’s approach to discussing wine, both scientific and discursive, provides an easy-to-read, enjoyable guide to Italy’s best terroirs. Descriptions are enriched with geologic data, biotype and clonal information, producer anecdotes and interviews, and facts and figures compiled over fifteen years of research devoted to wine terroirs. In-depth analysis is provided for the terroirs that produce both the well-known wines (Barolo, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino) and those not as well-known (Grignolino d’Asti, Friuli Colli Orientali Picolit, Ischia). Everyday wine lovers, beginners, and professionals alike will find this new book to be the perfect complement to D’Agata’s previous award-winning Native Wine Grapes of Italy.

Native Wine Grapes of Italy
Native Wine Grapes of Italy

Author: Ian D'Agata

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2014-05-16

Total Pages: 637

ISBN-13: 0520272269

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Mountainous terrain, volcanic soils, innumerable microclimates, and an ancient culture of winemaking influenced by Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans make Italy the most diverse country in the world of wine. This diversity is reflected in the fact that Italy grows the largest number of native wine grapes known, amounting to more than a quarter of the worldÕs commercial wine grape types. Ian DÕAgata spent thirteen years interviewing producers, walking vineyards, studying available research, and tasting wines to create this authoritative guide to ItalyÕs native grapes and their wines. Writing with great enthusiasm and deep knowledge, DÕAgata discusses more than five hundred different native Italian grape varieties, from Aglianico to Zibibbo. DÕAgata provides details about how wine grapes are identified and classified, what clones are available, which soils are ideal, and what genetic evidence tells us about a varietyÕs parentage. He gives historical and anecdotal accounts of each grape variety and describes the characteristics of wines made from the grape. A regional list of varieties and a list of the best producers provide additional guidance. Comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and engaging, this book is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to know more about the vast enological treasures cultivated in Italy.

La Buvette
La Buvette

Author: Camille Fourmont

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2020-07-07

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1984856693

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The owner of a beloved Paris wine shop, bar, and café shares the secrets of effortless French entertaining in this lushly photographed guide featuring 50 recipes for simple, grazing-style food. “Camille shows us that keeping it simple, trying new wines, and making food that’s direct is all we need for a great experience.”—Andrew Tarlow, owner of The Marlow Collective Inspired by the stylish, intimate, and laid-back vibes of La Buvette—a tiny wine shop that doubles as a bar and café—in Paris’s 11th Arrondissement, this guide to wine, food, and Parisian lifestyle unlocks the secrets to achieving that coveted je ne sais quoi style of entertaining, along with revealing the best of the City of Light. La Buvette’s owner, Camille Fourmont, offers a look into the wine notes she uses to stock her shop and the incredible recipes she prepares in the shop's miniscule “kitchen” space. She also introduces some of Paris’s best wine and food makers in intimate portraits. Included are fifty recipes for easy and delicious snacks and full meals perfect for impromptu grazing-style entertaining—with plenty of wine—such as Camille’s “famous” Giant Beans with Citrus Zest; Pickled Egg with Furikake; Canned Sardines and Burnt Lemon; Baguette, Butter, and White Peach and Verbena Jam; and Crème Caramel. With tips on selecting wine and sourcing antique kitchenware, recreating the charm and ease of Parisian-style entertaining has never been so enjoyable. Whether you are traveling to Paris or bringing a piece of the City of Light into your home, you’ll learn how to drink, eat, and shop like a true Parisian.

Grandi Vini
Grandi Vini

Author: Joseph Bastianich

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2010-11-09

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0307719766

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Travel through the Italian countryside with Joseph Bastianich in search of the country’s eighty-nine finest wines. Joseph Bastianich is steeped in Italian wines like no one else. Not only is he the co-owner, with Mario Batali, of some of America’s premier Italian restaurants, but he also produces wine on four separate estates—three in Italy—and is responsible for bringing Eataly, the groundbreaking artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace, to New York. His thoughtfully honed list of favorite wines makes for a fascinating journey that brings Italian wines to life. Grandi Vini introduces readers to the greatest wines in Italy by bringing them to the vineyards and introducing the winemakers behind the bottles. More than simply appealing to the palate, the wines on Joe’s list have made an impact on the industry. In Central Italy, he recommends a stunning Sangiovese in Emilia Romagna, produced at San Patrignano, the largest drug rehabilitation center in Europe. The island of Sicily is typically known for bulk commercial wine; but now, in the unique terroir of Mount Etna, wine lovers can discover the perfectly fresh, dry white Pietramarina, produced by the forward-thinking Benati family. And we can’t forget the great Barolos. Bastianich selects a specific list of wines from this legendary production region—some of which come from family outfits, like Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva of Paolo Scavino, by the son of the winery’s founder; and others that have emerged only recently, like the Barolo Cannubi Boschis made by Luciano Sandrone, a winemaker who only started producing great wine in the 1990s. Grandi Vini also includes a wine list in the back of the book that shares vinification, production, and website information for every wine. With lovely hand-illustrated maps locating the wineries in their various regions, Grandi Vini is a rich exploration of eighty-nine Italian wines that rank among the world’s best—a wonderful read for any wine enthusiast.

Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino

Author: Kerin O’Keefe

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2012-04-18

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 0520952189

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For fans of Italian wine, few names command the level of respect accorded to Brunello di Montalcino. Expert wine writer Kerin O’Keefe has a deep personal knowledge of Tuscany and its extraordinary wine, and her account is both thoroughly researched and readable. Organized as a guided tour through Montalcino’s geography, this essential reference also makes sense of Brunello’s complicated history, from its rapid rise to the negative and positive effects of the 2008 grape-blending scandal dubbed "Brunellogate." O’Keefe also provides in-depth profiles of nearly sixty leading producers of Brunello.

Barolo and Barbaresco
Barolo and Barbaresco

Author: Kerin O Keefe

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2014-10-17

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0520273265

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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 New Italy
The New Italy

Author: Daniele Cernilli

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Publisher description -- In this unique region-by-region guide, Daniele Cernilli and Marco Sabellico examine the grape varieties, climate, geography and winemaking traditions of each of Italy's wine regions. The book considers every aspect of the Italian wine industry, from vineyard classifications to the newest wine styles. Perhaps most importantly for Italian wine-lovers, The New Italy also profiles the top producers in every region and explores their finest wines.