The Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy : [the Ultimate Resource for Finding, Buying, Drinking, and Enjoying Italy's Best Wines]

> The definitive guide to Italy's best wines by foremost expert Ian D'Agata, the director of the International Wine Academy of Roma > > __The Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy__ is a simple, user-friendly guide to the top Italian wines—packed with information on purchasing it in America, with tips for visiting wineries in Italy. In addition to a detailed glossary, vintage table, and index, D'Agata presents a series of "best of" lists: * The 100 best red wines under $100 * The 60 best white wines under $100 * The 45 best wines at $25 or less * The 25 best cult wines * The 25 best wine estates and producers * The 10 best debut wines This is a unique book—a truly comprehensive guide to Italian wines. D'Agata, an important wine insider, lives in Rome and is on the road six months out of the year, visiting estates and cellars throughout Italy. This book represents the summation of 25 years of tastings, travels to wineries all over the world, and interviews with vintners. Cover Image 1 Title Page 3 Dedication Page 4 Contents 5 Preface 7 Introduction 9 How to Use This Guide 11 Section One 25 The 100 Best Red Wines Under $100 27 The 60 Best White Wines Under $100 136 The 15 Best Sparkling Wines and Rosés Under $100 199 The 25 Best Sweet Wines Under $100 214 Section Two 241 Wines at $25 or Less 243 15 Best Red Wines at $25 or Less 243 10 Best White Wines at $25 or Less 247 10 Best Sparkling and Rosé Wines at $25 or Less 251 10 Best Sweet Wines at $25 or Less 253 Cult Wines 254 25 Don’t Ask Cult Wines 254 Wines Made from Native Grape Varieties 266 15 Best Red Wines Under $100 Made from Native Grapes 266 10 Best White Wines Under $100 Made from Native Grapes 271 10 Best Sparkling and Rosé Wines Under $100 Made from Native Grapes 274 10 Best Sweet Wines Under $100 Made from Native Grapes 277 Wines Made from International Grape Varieties 281 15 Best Red Wines Made from International Grapes 281 10 Best White Wines Made from International Grapes 285 10 Best Sparkling and Rosé Wines Made from International Grapes 287 10 Best Sweet Wines Made from International Grapes 290 Wines You May Never Have Heard Of 294 15 Best Red Discovery Wines 294 10 Best White Discovery Wines 297 10 Best Sparkling and Rosé Discovery Wines 299 10 Best Sweet Discovery Wines 301 Old Wines and New Wines 304 10 Best Old-Style Red Wines 304 10 Best Experimental Wines 306 10 Best Debut Wines 309 Wine Estates and Producers 312 25 Best Traditional Wine Estates and Producers 312 25 Best Up-and-Coming Wine Estates and Producers 316 A Can’t-Miss List of More Very Fine Regional Wines from Italy 322 Section Three 331 About the Wines of Italy 333 The Regions of Italy and Their Wines 342 Italy’s Native Grape Varieties 349 Important International Varieties in Italy 361 Glossary 367 The Vintage Table 376 Acknowledgments 380 About the Author 381 Credits 382 Copyright Notice 383 About the Publisher 384

The definitive guide to Italy's best wines by foremost expert Ian D'Agata, the director of the International Wine Academy of Roma

The Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy is a simple, user-friendly guide to the top Italian wines—packed with information on purchasing it in America, with tips for visiting wineries in Italy. In addition to a detailed glossary, vintage table, and index, D'Agata presents a series of "best of" lists:

• The 100 best red wines under $100
• The 60 best white wines under $100
• The 45 best wines at $25 or less
• The 25 best cult wines
• The 25 best wine estates and producers
• The 10 best debut wines

This is a unique book—a truly comprehensive guide to Italian wines. D'Agata, an important wine insider, lives in Rome and is on the road six months out of the year, visiting estates and cellars throughout Italy. This book represents the summation of 25 years of tastings, travels to wineries all over the world, and interviews with vintners.

The definitive guide to Italy's best wines by foremost expert Ian D'Agata, the director of the International Wine Academy of RomaThe Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy is a simple, user-friendly guide to the top Italian wines — packed with information on purchasing it in America, with tips for visiting wineries in Italy. In addition to a detailed glossary, vintage table, and index, D'Agata presents a series of "best of" lists:The 100 best red wines under $100The 60 best white wines under $100The 45 best wines at $25 or lessThe 25 best cult winesThe 25 best wine estates and producersThe 10 best debut winesThis is a unique book — a truly comprehensive guide to Italian wines. D'Agata, an important wine insider, lives in Rome and is on the road six months out of the year, visiting estates and cellars throughout Italy. This book represents the summation of 25 years of tastings, travels to wineries all over the world, and interviews with vintners. Offers information for where to buy wines as well as information about visiting the winemaker if you go Italy. This book makes Italian wines to understand and points out wines that won't let anyone down. It also includes a glossary and appendix section. Title from PDF title page (viewed on June 15, 2009).