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Nicholas Belfrage Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy (Paperback). Title: Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy. Subtitle: A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers. Series: World's Finest Wines. Format: Paperback. Publisher: University of California Press. Further DetailsTitle: Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy Condition: New Format: Paperback Author: Nicholas Belfrage Subtitle: A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers Contributor: Hugh Johnson (Foreword by) ISBN-10: 0520259424 EAN: 9780520259423 ISBN: 9780520259423 Publisher: University of California Press Release Date: 10/14/2009 Description: The wines of Tuscany were famous long before Leonardo da Vinci described them as 'bottled sunshine', and they are at the forefront of the remarkable renaissance of Italian wine over the past 30 years. In this groundbreaking new book, Nicolas Belfrage shares his insider's knowledge acquired as a specialist wine trader and writer. Mindful of the region's fascinating past, Belfrage brings its story up to date, discussing such subjects as geology and geography, grape varieties, and the latest research into Sangiovese, the variety used in the top wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. He also clarifies the regulatory framework and follows the recent controversial developments in viticulture and winemaking, including the rise of the Super-Tuscans and the ongoing 'Brunellogate' scandal that broke in 2008. At the heart of the book are in-depth, illustrated profiles of more than 90 of the most interesting producers, large and small, with insightful notes on the essential character of their finest wines.The author also offers a comprehensive review of vintages and selects his top 100 wines in ten different categories, while wines of special quality or value are indicated throughout. Genre: Food & Drink Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 25mm Item Length: 15mm Item Width: 2mm Item Weight: 680g Series: World's Finest Wines Release Year: 2009 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
