Italian Wines 2006 : A Guide to the World of Italian Wine for Experts and Wine Lovers

by Gambero Rosso

• ISBN13: 9781890142100
• ISBN10: 1890142107
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-30
• Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd

Summary

Very specific, current information on thousands of wines from popular and unheard-of producers alike. This is the definitive tome for anyone shopping for Italian wines. The Wine Appreciation Guild '...unquestionably the most useful, reader-friendly wine guide available.' Adams Beverage Group Since its first edition in 1998, Italian Wines has played a major role in Italy's wine market; both professionals and wine enthusiasts have learned to trust its evaluations. The 2006 edition reviews about 2,126 wine producers and 15,476 wines, using the well-known and respected system of rating labels with one, two or three glasses. This is the ninth English language edition of this best-selling wine title. In short, it is a guide to the world of Italian wine for experts and wine lovers alike. Gambero Rosso is an Italian publishing house specialising the the field of leisure time passions; wine, food and travel. Its guides have played an important role in promoting and explaining the dramatic changes in Italian winemaking during the last decade to a new, younger generation of consumers. Its lively, comprehensive writing and evaluations have won Gambero Rosso loyal readers throughout the world.

Table of Contents

Introduction	4	(2)
Three Glass Awards 2006	6	(6)
The Best	12	(2)
The Stars	14	(1)
Guide to Vintages	15	(1)
How to Use the Guide	16	(1)
THE REGIONS
Valle D'aosta	17	(8)
Piedmont	25	(152)
Liguria	177	(16)
Lombardy	193	(48)
Trentino	241	(28)
Alto Adige	269	(34)
Veneto	303	(72)
Friuli Venezia Giulia	375	(80)
Emilia Romagna	455	(36)
Tuscany	491	(152)
Marche	643	(36)
Umbria	679	(24)
Lazio	703	(16)
Abruzzo	719	(18)
Molise	737	(4)
Campania	741	(22)
Basilicata	763	(12)
Puglia	775	(22)
Calabria	797	(8)
Sicily	805	(24)
Sardinia	829	(71)
INDEXES
Wines	847	(53)
Producers	900