A Wine Atlas of the Langhe: The Great Barolo and Barbaresco Vineyards (Hardcover)

~ Victtorio Mangnelli (Author), Carlo Petrini (Editor)

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Product Description

Breathtaking landscapes filled with castles and churches, picturesque hilltop villages and, best of all, vineyards. This is the Langhe, an area in the Piedmont region of northern Italy that produces some of the world’s greatest wines.

A Wine Atlas of the Langhe is a beautiful and highly informative book, produced by the international Slow Food movement, headquartered in Piedmont. For over ten years Slow Food researched the vineyards, the wines, and the history of this fascinating part of the world, including the men and women who have made the wines of the Langhe famous. The book explores the unique features of topography, soils, and climate that have enabled Barolo and Barbaresco to become recognized as two of the world’s most exclusive and highly prized wines. Spectacular aerial photography shows the beauty of the fifteen municipalities profiled in the book.

"Eyewitness Reports" sprinkled throughout the book give readers a privileged insight into the rural culture and social life of the Langhe, through the words of the area’s oldest residents. Chapters on The Greats of Barolo and Barbaresco detail the lives of pioneer winemakers, including growers, scholars, oenologists, cellarmen, and aristocratic entrepreneurs.

More wine is currently imported to the U.S. from Italy than from any other country. Lovers of Italy or its classic wines will treasure this beautiful book. Travelers to Piedmont will find many recommendations for the best vineyards to visit, as well as the best places to stay and eat while in the region.

About the Author

Carlo Petrini is the founder of the international Slow Food movement, which was established in 1986 and now has more than 70,000 members in 45 countries around the world. Slow Food is committed to celebrating and preserving biological and regional diversity in food, and to promoting taste education, as well as supporting local agriculture and economies in our increasingly homogenous world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Slow Food Editore (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8884990416
• ISBN-13: 978-8884990419
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #238,132 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wine Atlas of the Langhe, February 25, 2004

By	don beck (Henderson, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews

This is for the person truly devoted to details. It is the product of years of research of the Barolo and Barbaresco areas. All the vineyards are shown in detail. A definite must for any one studying wine beyond the basic level.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest wine books available, February 3, 2005

By	Mickey Shipwreck (Island J, Brigstocke Township, N. Ontario) - See all my reviews

If you're a lover of nebbiolo wines this book is a must. With relentlessly rich detail, it covers every aspect of the great wines of the Piemonte, their history, viticulture, and the people who make them.

Every major Barolo and Barbaresco vineyard is profiled, along with many of the contributors to the production of their great wines. Not only the great winemakers, past and present, but also the "regular people" involved, from grafters to vine dressers, pickers and barrel makers, even office workers and school teachers have their say. The result is a compelling picture of one of the world's greatest wine regions.

And if you ever plan a trip to the Langhe, the book features excellent advice and contact info on where to visit, what to look for, etc. A great resource.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, May 16, 2007

By	Marshall Glickman "Author of Beyond the Breat... (Vermont, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't know much about wine [I sell this book as a bookseller], but I can tell you this large format and thick book is a piece of art. It contains many beautiful photos, has a lovely layout, and feels expensive. I've sold many to wine experts and never had anyone be disappointed by it.