Comments on: Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/ Grape Vines for Sale, Moscato Wine Kit Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:32:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: C. Schrey http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-207 C. Schrey Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:09:25 +0000 http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/#comment-207 We are now living in Italy for the next 3 years and I wanted to find a comprehensive book about wine to guide our travels & tastings. Although I have a professional wine background (and thought I knew a lot about Italian wine) and have read many wine books, this stands out as one of the best. It is extremely well-written and organized -- very comprehensive, logical and substantive in approach, but also a bit of the whimsical thrown in for easy reading. <br /> <br />As other reviewers have mentioned, it breaks down all the major regions, discusses the wines (red, white, sparkling and dessert), shares anecdotes and a recipe. I did not appreciate the self-promotion of wines tied to the authors, but other than that -- I learned a great deal about Italian wine, and it helps us olan trips, do tastings and with purchases. <br /> <br />This is really an incredible wine book for the price. Rating: 5 / 5 We are now living in Italy for the next 3 years and I wanted to find a comprehensive book about wine to guide our travels & tastings. Although I have a professional wine background (and thought I knew a lot about Italian wine) and have read many wine books, this stands out as one of the best. It is extremely well-written and organized — very comprehensive, logical and substantive in approach, but also a bit of the whimsical thrown in for simple reading.

As other reviewers have mentioned, it breaks down all the major regions, discusses the wines (red, white, sparkling and dessert), shares anecdotes and a recipe. I did not appreciate the self-promotion of wines tied to the authors, but other than that — I learned a fantastic deal about Italian wine, and it helps us olan trips, do tastings and with buys.

This is really an incredible wine book for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Jonathan Appleseed http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Jonathan Appleseed Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:11:00 +0000 http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/#comment-206 While "the book includes historial wine information and regional maps as well as Italian travel information and recipes", it also includes invaluable information on winemakers and producers. It also takes the mess that is Italy and cleans it up for us so that we can decipher and understand it. In that it is similar to Clive Coates "Cote d'Or". Rating: 5 / 5 While “the book includes historial wine information and regional maps as well as Italian travel information and recipes”, it also includes invaluable information on winemakers and producers. It also takes the mess that is Italy and cleans it up for us so that we can decipher and know it. In that it is similar to Clive Coates “Cote d’Or”.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Mark Wagstaff http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Mark Wagstaff Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:24:53 +0000 http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/#comment-205 This is a very thourough, well written book about Italian Wine. It is an excellent resource. <br />Mark Wagstaff Rating: 5 / 5 This is a very thourough, well written book about Italian Wine. It is an brilliant resource.

Mark Wagstaff
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Anonymous Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:37 +0000 http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/#comment-204 A book that tells you everything you need to know about Italian wine. Once you have read the book, you will also have recepies to serve with your wine, and where to eat while traveling through Italy. I cant wait for there next book. Don't forget to try the wines in Joe's restaurants for great food and wine values. Rating: 5 / 5 A book that tells you everything you need to know about Italian wine. Once you have read the book, you will also have recepies to serve with your wine, and where to eat while traveling through Italy. I cant wait for there next book. Don’t forget to try the wines in Joe’s restaurants for fantastic food and wine values.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: C. Fornasier http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-203 C. Fornasier Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:31:26 +0000 http://lovingrapes.com/vino-italiano-the-regional-wines-of-italy/#comment-203 this book is a very nice read. the anecdotes showed good referance to the italian lifestyle. showed through knowledge of Italian wines. also had very interesting recipes throughout. Rating: 4 / 5 this book is a very nice read. the anecdotes showed excellent referance to the italian lifestyle. showed through knowledge of Italian wines. also had very fascinating recipes throughout.
Rating: 4 / 5

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