The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy: A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers

“Bear in mind this is not a recent book and has not been updated since 2009, so it shouldn’t be taken as a reference for rules of appellations which may have changed in the meantime. It is the approach to the wines that I really love about Nick Belfrage’s writing and it is timeless. In the introduction, he explains that this book should be approached like a Tuscan meal. So you have the antipasto, the entrée, where he shares the background information of the wines and the areas, geography, viticulture and so on to whet the appetite. The second part is the primo. So it talks about production zones, producers and their wines, where he uses stars, like restaurants to indicate the best producers. And then the third part is the secondo, the main course; a comprehensive review of vintages and wine with food pairing. If anything, the historical viewpoint actually makes it fascinating to consult now since there are in-depth, illustrated profiles of more than 90 of the most interesting producers, large and small, with insightful notes on their finest wines.” Read more...

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