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The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy: A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers (The World's Finest Wines)

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To be clear, this is a guide to the history and present practice of winemaking in Tuscany and surrounding areas, and of the major wine estates in the area. The author is a Master of Wine, and he does offer opinions on some of the wines (many of them older vintages you can't buy) of each of the producers he covers. But this is not a guide listing hundreds of wines with descriptions and ratings; for that look elsewhere.

This is a great overview of how Central Italy became the important international force in wine it is today, and the people who have made it so. It also discusses the different regions of Central Italy, which grapes thrive where, how winemaking differs between them, and what to expect from the wines. I had planned to sample this book for selective information. Instead, I was drawn in and just read it through. If your interest in Italian wine goes beyond what to buy for dinner or order in a restaurant, this is a terrific book. It far exceeded the expectations I had when I ordered it. Best enjoyed with a good glass of wine!

This book is very useful for wine lovers who already know the basics about Tuscany wines and region and wish to know something else. Colours and images make a very special presentation, as well as the family touch when showing the different generations of wine producers.