Cataldo Uncorked: All You Really Need to Know About Wine to be "Pretentious" as well as "Obnoxious" and More ... France-Italy [Paperback]

Angelo J. Cataldo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2002

This book dispels the mystery and intimidation a person may feel when purchasing wine or, more particularly, when ordering wine in a restaurant. It provides all the pertinent information about the important wine-producing regions of France: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and The Rhone Valley; and of Italy: Piedmont, Tuscany and Venice. It includes unique features such as Table Talk While Enjoying Your Wine, which contains 50 anecdotes that will stimulate conversation with dinner guests at a restaurant or when entertaining at home; there is also a region in France and Italy where good wines can be found and enjoyed at bargain prices; The Ceremonial Ordering of Wine with Wine Descriptions that will impress the sommelier, waiter and dinner guests; Suggested Wines to Accompany Your Dinner, and an extensive Glossary of Wine Terminology. The book is 7-1/4" by 4" so that it fits easily into a woman's purse or a man's jacket pocket.

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About the Author

The author's interest in wine spans more than 20 years and began with his travels through France and Italy. During that time his interest in wine motivated him to learn both the intricacies and nuances of the important wines of France and Italy. These wines dominate an impressive collection of wines in his personal wine cellar. He has also been consulted by numerous restaurants to assist them in the selection of wines for their cellars.

Product Details

• Paperback: 102 pages
• Publisher: The Wine Book, Inc. (November 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0615122213
• ISBN-13: 978-0615122212
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 3.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,162,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An enlightening wine book., January 15, 2003

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This review is from: Cataldo Uncorked: All You Really Need to Know About Wine to be "Pretentious" as well as "Obnoxious" and More ... France-Italy (Paperback)

I have visited numerous book stores in an attempt to find a wine book that is easy to read and would provide me with the knowledge that I felt I needed to sound like a wine expert. I found it in Cataldo Uncorked: All You Really Need to Know About Wine to be "Pretentious" as well as "Obnoxious" and More.
I am now equally comfortable when ordering a bottle of wine in a restaurant or purchasing a bottle in a wine store. Also I can now describe the wine in terms that get the attention of people who are wine-savvy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Easy to Read, January 11, 2003

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This review is from: Cataldo Uncorked: All You Really Need to Know About Wine to be "Pretentious" as well as "Obnoxious" and More ... France-Italy (Paperback)

I bought this book because I new virtually nothing about choosing wine. I loved it because I found everything I needed to know quickly and easily - from how to order wine in a restaurant to speaking confidently about wine in conversations or at wine tastings. It includes a glossary and samples of wine descriptions, as well as suggestions on which wines to serve with which food. This is an excellent choice for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of wine.