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Book Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona

Download or read book Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona written by GARNER and published by Academie Du Vin Library Limited. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - First book to focus specifically on the wines of Verona - In the last four decades Amarone production has grown from 1 million bottles a year to 14 million, making it one of the world's fastest growing wines in terms of popularity - Handy combination of history, winemaking explanation, grape profiles, producer stories and tasting guide - Author is an expert on and importer of Italian wine and a Decanter World Wine Awards judge The Veronese wine regions of Soave and Valpolicella - home to Amarone - are currently producing some of the world's most drinkable quality wines. But both regions still struggle with a reputation for cheap, poor-quality wines brought about through industrial-scale production during the economic depression following the Second World War. In Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona, Italian wine specialist Michael Garner traces a shift in focus towards new levels of quality driven by a generation of producers inspired by the area's outstanding potential for producing fine wine. Both regions produce versatile wines which, as well as being both deliciously drinkable and relatively affordable, have the flavor and structure to accompany a wide range of foods. In Valpolicella an appassimento wine, the famed Amarone, has gained comparable status to Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino, while Soave overlaps with the tiny denomination of Lessini Durello, where sparkling wine is produced from the rare, local white grape Durella. Garner begins Amarone and the fine wines of Verona with a summary of the region's history, before detailing its geography, grape varieties and approach to both viticulture and winemaking, leading into a discussion of each denomination's character and wine styles. A cross-section of around 100 producers provides a capsule profile of each, along with analysis of some of their best and most distinctive wines. For students of wine, those in the wine business and wine adventurers alike, Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona provides a gateway to a sorely misunderstood wine region.

Book Amarone

    Book Details:
  • Author : Patricia Guy
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1999
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 255 pages

Download or read book Amarone written by Patricia Guy and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Amarone and beyond

Download or read book Amarone and beyond written by Sandro Boscaini and published by EGEA spa. This book was released on 2022-11-15T00:00:00+01:00 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sandro Boscaini represents the sixth generation of a dynasty deeply rooted in the Valpolicella that has turned its love of the land and passion for Amarone, the legendary wine produced there, into the driving force behind a company and a brand that have acquired worldwide standing. This is his account of a family enterprise dating back to 1772, the year of the first harvest. It is a tale that covers two and a half centuries of winemaking tradition and innovation, told against the backdrop of historical events and interwoven with personal anecdotes and intriguing narrative regarding the family, its alliances, vineyards, cellars and vision for the future. While the first part is largely chronological, the second focuses more on management and company organization, describing how and why particular business strategies came into being. As the title of the book suggests, Masi is more than Amarone: it represents an enlightening case history of Made in Italy at its very best.

Book Vino Italiano Buying Guide

Download or read book Vino Italiano Buying Guide written by Joseph Bastianich and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion volume to Vino Italiano provides a convenient, consumer's guide to Italian wine, listing high-quality Italian wines that are available in the United States along with information about the wine maker, ratings of the wineries, descriptions of the wine, and other valuable consumer data. Original. 25,000 first printing.

Book Amarone

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  • Author : Kate Singleton
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2012
  • ISBN : 9781935879824
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Amarone written by Kate Singleton and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amarone has an ancient history. Appassimento, the delicate act of drying grapes which is fundamental to the style, has been in practice since Roman times, and the wine is a proud part of Venetian culture. But Amarone is also a modern creation. The big, rich, red wine was first internationally marketed in its current dry form in the mid-twentieth century. What twenty-first century wine lovers around the world know and cherish as Amarone is a product of age-old technique, modern science, and a few visionaries, primary among them, Sandro Boscaini. Acclaimed wine writer Kate Singleton tells of Amarone s rise to global distinction through the recollections of Sandro Boscaini, founder and president of Masi Agricola, from his earliest memories of sleeping a floor below newly harvest grapes drying on racks in the attic to convincing the editors of Wine Spectator to perform and publish the magazine s first Amarone tasting. To fully appreciate Amarone one must know the history of the Valpolicella and the Venetian Republic, a legacy which Singleton conveys in a rousing narrative. Also, Sandro Boscaini lovingly details the development of his technique, the special nature of the terrain and his connection to it, and the necessary elements that make a world class Amarone. Amarone is a passionate account of this unique wine, the place and people where it is grown and made, and the pleasure in sharing it with the rest of the world. AUTHOR: Famed wine writer Kate Singleton tells this tale through the recollections of Sandro Boscaini, son of founder Guido, and current chief, from his earliest memories of sleeping a floor below newly harvest grapes drying on racks in the attic. ILLUSTRATIONS

Book Beyond Barolo and Brunello

Download or read book Beyond Barolo and Brunello written by Tom Hyland and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Certainly everyone knows that Italy is one of the world's leading wine producers, yet few understand the vast array of its wines. Beyond Barolo and Brunello: Italy's Most Distinctive Wines is a look at the best examples of virtually every wine type from Italy. Written by an American journalist who has been traveling to wine regions throughout the length and width of Italy for more than a dozen years, this is meant to give wine lovers an insider's glimpse at the finest examples of not only famous wines such as Amarone, Barolo and Brunello, but more importantly, the everyday wines such as Soave, Dolcetto, Nero d'Avola and Verdicchio that are the backbone of the Italian wine industry. There are entries of more than 550 wines from more than 475 producers; each entry describes in detail several specifics about the wine, not only the aromas and flavors, but also the style of the wine as sought by the producer. More than just a technical approach to the Italian wine scene, this is an engaging look into the individuals who continue the work of their ancestors - that of creating a viticultural product that reflects a specific sense of place.

Book Italy s Native Wine Grape Terroirs

Download or read book Italy s Native Wine Grape Terroirs written by Ian D'Agata and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times and Food & Wine Best Wine Book of 2019 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.

Book Vino Italiano

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joseph Bastianich
  • Publisher : Clarkson Potter
  • Release : 2012-07-11
  • ISBN : 0770434266
  • Pages : 546 pages

Download or read book Vino Italiano written by Joseph Bastianich and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2012-07-11 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book Knack Wine Basics

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  • Author : Alan Boehmer
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2009-10-14
  • ISBN : 0762758384
  • Pages : 257 pages

Download or read book Knack Wine Basics written by Alan Boehmer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those new to wine or for dabblers who could use some help deciphering foreign labels, Knack Wine Basics brings unprecedented clarity to the world of the world’s most ubiquitous libation. By a California-based expert—and including 400 full-color photos, ten recipes, and twelve maps—it covers everything from how to read a label to entertaining with wine; ordering and serving wine; food and wine pairings; cooking with wine; profiles of red, white, rose, and sparkling wine; wine from all regions of the world; and how to interpret wine ratings.

Book SPQR

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  • Author : Shelley Lindgren
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2012-10-16
  • ISBN : 1607743841
  • Pages : 306 pages

Download or read book SPQR written by Shelley Lindgren and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cookbook and wine guide celebrating the regional traditions and exciting innovations of modern Italian cooking, from San Francisco's SPQR restaurant. The Roman Empire was famous for its network of roads. By following the path of these thoroughfares, Shelley Lindgren, wine director and co-owner of the acclaimed San Francisco restaurants A16 and SPQR, and executive chef of SPQR, Matthew Accarrino, explore Central and Northern Italy’s local cuisines and artisanal wines. Throughout each of the eight featured regions, Accarrino offers not only a modern version of Italian cooking, but also his own take on these constantly evolving regional specialties. Recipes like Fried Rabbit Livers with Pickled Vegetables and Spicy Mayonnaise and Fontina and Mushroom Tortelli with Black Truffle Fonduta are elevated and thoughtful, reflecting Accarrino’s extensive knowledge of traditional Italian food, but also his focus on precision and technique. In addition to recipes, Accarrino elucidates basic kitchen skills like small animal butchery and pasta making, as well as newer techniques like sous vide—all of which are prodigiously illustrated with step-by-step photos. Shelley Lindgren’s uniquely informed essays on the wines and winemakers of each region reveal the most interesting Italian wines, highlighting overlooked and little-known grapes and producers—and explaining how each reflects the region’s unique history, cultural influences, climate, and terrain. Lindgren, one of the foremost authorities on Italian wine, shares her deep and unparalleled knowledge of Italian wine and winemakers through producer profiles, wine recommendations, and personal observations, making this a necessary addition to any wine-lover’s library. Brimming with both discovery and tradition, SPQR delivers the best of modern Italian food rooted in the regions, flavors, and history of Italy.

Book Clarke and Spurrier s Fine Wine Guide

Download or read book Clarke and Spurrier s Fine Wine Guide written by Oz Clarke and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2001 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of the guide tothe best wines in the world by two of the world's most knowledgeable and entertaining wine experts. This handsome, updated edition of Clarke & Spurrier's Fine Wine Guide is the ultimate ready-reference to the world's best wine-for buying, for estimating the value of your collection, for restaurant selection, for investing. Organized by wine region with an alphabetical list of the top wine names and leading producers in every major wine-producing country, the guide is fully cross-referenced for ease of use. In this completely redesigned elegant and enduring format, these two expert authors survey the world of wine and bring you its best-not necessarily the famous Bordeaux growths, but the best wine from around the globe.

Book Hugh Johnson s Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001

Download or read book Hugh Johnson s Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001 written by Hugh Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable tool of the wine enthusiast, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclo- pedia of Wine 2001 is thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date information. This 24th edition of the world's bestselling wine book gives expert help in choosing a wine for every occasion and every budget. With current information on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions worldwide, the Pocket Encyclopedia is packed with advice to assist your selection of wine, whether in stores or restaurants, for cellaring, or for special events. Extensive coverage -- from re-emerging Eastern European regions to the newest additions in the United States -- will introduce even the experienced oenophile to little-known finds, while detailed entries clarify information for the novice. Johnson names the top-valued wines from every country and highlights those to drink in 2001, with predictions for wines to watch for in the future. Also included are regional maps, label guides, and vintage charts, along with fascinating entries on the history, production, and appreciation of wine. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001 is the peerless standard of wine guides, a crucial addition to the library of every wine lover, enthusiast, and connoisseur.

Book The Simon   Schuster Guide to the Wines of Italy

Download or read book The Simon Schuster Guide to the Wines of Italy written by Burton Anderson and published by Touchstone. This book was released on 1992 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Hugh Johnson s Pocket Wine

Download or read book Hugh Johnson s Pocket Wine written by Hugh Johnson and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 42nd year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide. Hugh Johnson provides clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world. He reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both. This new edition also contains a special supplement on Organic, Natural and Biodynamic wines.

Book Fodor s Essential Italy  1st Edition

Download or read book Fodor s Essential Italy 1st Edition written by and published by Ebury Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with Fodor's signature features, this guide to Italy's Rmust seeS destinations--Rome, Florence, and Venice--offers first-time visitors detailed itineraries, thorough coverage of each city's surrounding highlights, and a full-color pullout map and an 8-page full-color photo insert.

Book Mastering Wine

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  • Author : Tom Maresca
  • Publisher : Grove Press
  • Release : 1992
  • ISBN : 9780802132987
  • Pages : 324 pages

Download or read book Mastering Wine written by Tom Maresca and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A noted wine expert offers a step-by-step guide to the wines of the world and discusses such concepts as tannin, acid, bouquet, fruit, varietals, body, texture, and balance while explaining how individuals can educate their palate.