How To Pronounce French, German, and Italian Wine Names
- Book Review,
by Diana Bellucci
From Booklist
Many oenophiles find themselves stumped when it comes to proper pronunciation of names of even familiar wines. How to Pronounce French, German, and Italian Wine Names offers a simple approach to this problem. Bellucci's carefully crafted pronunciations are easy to follow, and only the strictest linguists will quibble with her results. Her phonetic approaches to French's accents and uniquely pronounced consonants give good approximations of the originals, and she has helpful suggestions for dealing with German's umlauts. Although not noted in the book's title, there are tables of Spanish and Portuguese wine words as well. The comprehensive lists of chateaus, personal names, and grape varieties make this a very helpful addition to any reference collection of books on wine. Mark Knoblauch
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Wine Specator.com, October 8, 2003
"Unlike a foreign-language primer, this newly published volume is devoted entirely to wine vocabulary and winery names…"
Book Description
EDITORIAL REVIEWS BOOKLIST Many oenophiles find themselves stumped when it comes to proper pronunciation of names of even familiar wines. How to Pronounce French, German, and Italian Wine Names offers a simple approach to this problem. Bellucci's carefully crafted pronunciations are easy to follow, and only the strictest linguists will quibble with her results. Her phonetic approaches to French's accents and uniquely pronounced consonants give good approximations of the originals, and she has helpful suggestions for dealing with German's umlauts. Although not noted in the book's title, there are tables of Spanish and Portuguese wine words as well. The comprehensive lists of chateaus, personal names, and grape varieties make this a very helpful addition to any reference collection of books on wine. Mark Knoblauch Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved PUBLIHSERS WEEKLY "You need this book because: Ordering wine should be as easy as drinking it, not an intimidating experience." WINE SPECTATOR.COM "A new book may help...Its goal is not to teach you the languages comprehensively, but simply to make you more confident the next time you order wine at a restaurant or ask a retailer for a certain bottle." -Dana Nigro AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL "Perfect for a waiter or sommelier needing a refresher course on pronunciations of wines, for an executive throwing a dinner party, or for those interested in knowing everything there is to know about wine...This book will be ideal in the libraries of the wine connoisseur, restaurateur, or world traveler." -Shannon Hysell DRINKS, THE MAGAZINE OF FINE WINE, SPIRITS, AND LIVING "You say Abruzzo, she says [ah-b(l)roots-so]. Anyone who’s ever struggled with foreign wine names should find welcome relief in Diana Bellucci’s helpful new guide How To Pronounce French, German, and Italian Wine Names. Bellucci uses her own system of phonetics to demonstrate proper pronunciations of wine types and producers in not only the languages mentioned in the title, but also in Spanish, and Portuguese." ORANGE COUNTY HOME MAGAZINE "It’s impossible to be a true wine connoisseur without the ability to pronounce international wine names correctly. With Diana Bellucci’s How To Pronounce French, German, and Italian Wine Names, even the most linguistically challenged person will be able to sound like a world traveler." ARIZONA FOOD & LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE "Here’s a book for the well spoken wine enthusiast (and those who wish they were). …purchase How To Pronounce French, German, and Italian Wine Names by Diana Bellucci….an incredible compendium of wine titles that helps anyone pronounce even the most complicated vintage…The gift of enunciation is a most unique and delightful gift. Bravo!" -Candy Lesher KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Feeling incorrect? This book tells how to pronounce more than 15,000 wine names Spatlese [shpayt-lay-za], a style of riesling." -Fred Tasker STAR-LEDGER "At last! A wine book that anyone who ever has occasion to talk about wine can immediately put to good use. …people concerned about the correct pronunciation of foreign wine terms will find this an indispensable guide. Just about every wine book that comes out these days promises a fresh approach to the subject, but most are monotonously alike… Every once in a while, I come across a wine book that has something new to say, or at least a new way of saying it." -T.J. Foderaro HOUSTON CHRONICLE "Even if you know wine, do these names flow as effortlessly off your tongue as a vintage port into a decanter? Ycoden-Daute-Isora, Sforzato, Auxerrois and (gulp) Königsschaffhauser Steingrüble? Finally, a guide for the linguistically challenged (which includes me)." -Michael Lonsford MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE "If imported wines leave you tongue-tied, then you'll look forward to Diana Bellucci’s book How To Pronounce French, German and Italian Wine Names. Before long, you’ll be saying Chianti and Château d'Auguilhe with the best of them." -Nicole Hvidsten AKRON BEACON JOURNAL "For the restaurant weary: How to Pronounce French, German and Italian Wine Names by Diana Bellucci will put anyone who dreads ordering a glass of wine on the road to confidence. This book is a veritable Hooked on Phonics for wine." -Tricia Colianne SWIRL WINE NEWS "Your last high school French class was just a few (ahem) years ago; you never even took Italian or German. And yet, you wish to impeccably pronounce a wine’s name (like Trockenbeerenauslese, perhaps) when you’re ordering a bottle for your Valentine’s dinner. What to do? Get yourself a copy of Diana Bellucci’s How To Pronounce French, German, and Italian Wine Names." -Arlene Wszalek COLORADO WINE NEWS "This book is a lifesaver. Its simple pronunciation rules and multitude of examples mean you can say wine names with confidence even if you don’t speak French, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese. Now you need not fear ordering or discussing any wine your heart or palate fancies." -Harold J. Baer, Jr. ITALIAN WINE MERCHANTS NEWSLETTER "It’s fairly easy to stumble on the names of Italian wines and regions, especially after a few glasses. Here’s a guide that will help you untie your tongue as you explore the world of wines. You won’t learn the language, but you will be able to ask for the wine by name."
From the Publisher
FROM THE PUBLISHER Both casual wine drinkers and more serious wine connoisseurs often stumble over the correct pronunciation of various international wine names. Now, with the help of Diana Bellucci's HOW TO PRONOUNCE FRENCH, GERMAN, AND ITALIAN WINE NAMES, even the most linguistically-challenged person can quickly and painlessly reference the proper wine pronunciation without having to learn international languages, and can concentrate on any curriculum or conversation at hand. Using the proven Bellucci MethodTM, with (Quietics)TM, readers learn the proper phonetic pronunciation of more than 15,000 wine names, terms, regions, and grape varieties in five different languages- French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. With the help of professional language teachers trained in the Bellucci MethodTM, mastering the difficult phonetics of the French Nasal n, the German umlaut, and the Spanish rolling r has never been easier. This innovative approach to language is sure to keep the sour note of mispronunciation from spoiling many a good bottle of wine. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "For the American wine lover who may have a French wine one night, a Spanish wine the next, and an Italian wine on the third, pronouncing wine names correctly is not just a matter of accuracy, it’s a way of being comfortable with the wines you drink. This is one of the best and most effective methods I’ve seen on the subject." -Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible "I found Bellucci’s book very informative and an excellent tool in breaking down the barriers of intimidation for wine lovers. This is an articulate guide to the sounds of wine, from vineyard to glass. I know I'll keep my copy within arms length." -Joe Borrello, Executive Director, Tasters Guild International and author of Ask The Wine Guy
From the Back Cover
"For the American wine lover who may have a French wine one night, a Spanish wine the next, and an Italian wine on the third, pronouncing wine names correctly is not just a matter of accuracy, it’s a way of being comfortable with the wines you drink. This is one of the best and most effective methods I’ve seen on the subject." ~ Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible "Even if you know wine, do these names flow as effortlessly off your tongue as a vintage port into a decanter? Ycoden-Daute-Isora, Sforzato, Auxerrois and (gulp) Königsschaffhauser Steingrüble? Finally, a guide for the linguistically challenged (which includes me)." ~ Michael Lonsford, wine columnist, Houston Chronicle "I found Bellucci’s book very informative and an excellent tool in breaking down the barriers of intimidation for wine lovers. This is an articulate guide to the sounds of wine, from vineyard to glass. I know I'll keep my copy within arms length." ~ Joe Borrello, Executive Director, Tasters Guild International and author of Ask The Wine Guy "This book is a lifesaver. Its simple pronunciation rules and multitude of examples mean you can say wine names with confidence even if you don’t speak French, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese. Now you need not fear ordering or discussing any wine your heart or palate fancies." ~ Harold J. Baer, Jr., Managing Editor, Colorado Wine News
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