Dimensions
142 x 197 x 34mm
Italian wines are finally on the map in a big way. And no-one is better placed than Burton Anderson, who has done more than anyone to make sure they get the recognition they deserve, to chronicle and assess these developments for the consumer. In this invaluably up-to-date and useful book, he has made a personal selection of over 200 of the best red and white wines available today, in which you will find the best of both traditional and modern styles, the superstars, the rising stars and some little gems hitherto known only to the cognoscenti.The book is organized by region, and wine entries are in alphabetical order by producer, reds followed by whites. Each two-page entry gives an in-depth profile of the wine and its producer, explaining both the wine and the thinking behind it, with a photograph of every bottle.Uniquely helpful and interesting to the consumer, this collection of personal favourites is a mine of relevant information and an inspiration to the adventurous wine-lover.