Italy's Noble Red Wines

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This is the definitive English-language work on Italian red wines. Essentially folllowing the same approach as the original edition ( LJ 4/1/86), the authors have nearly doubled the number of pages and have covered the newer vintages up to 1990. The tasting notes, descriptions, and ratings include dates of latest tasting. Most have been recently revised. The authors also cite many of the opinions of other wine critics. The book is divided by the major grape varieties, Nabbiolo, Sangiovese, and Aglianico, with some attention paid to other varieties. History, vintage, and production trends, and personal anecdotes of winemakers all add to make the book truly comprehensive. Larger libraries or those that need a full treatment on Italian wines should purchase.- Peter C. Leonard, Mt. Lebanon P.L., Pa.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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The authors have compiled an in-depth guide to Italian red wines of ``personality and character.'' A wealth of detail is balanced by a personal touch; the Wassermans relate anecdotes of winemakers and include their tasting notes. A brief introduction is followed by a text organized by grape variety, with geographical subdivisions. Only those varieties producing quality wines are included. The producers and vintages of each area are discussed and rated. While such ratings are to some degree subjective, this work will appeal to those interested specifically in Italian wine. Bruce Hulse, Brown Univ. Lib., Providence


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