Wine Country Europe Touring, Tasting, and Buying in the Most Beautiful Wine Regions

by D'Alessio, Ornella; Santini, Marco

• ISBN13: 9780847827701
• ISBN10: 0847827704
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-11-15
• Publisher: Rizzoli

Summary

There is no better way to enjoy wine than at its source, and it is in Europe, the birthplace of wine, that you can find still the most beautiful vineyards in the world. Wine Country Europe is a dream tour of the Old World's most celebrated regions, from the famed areas of France and Italy to lesser-known discoveries in Austria and Hungary. These breathtakingly picturesque wineries make for perfect travel destinations, and in full-color photographs throughout, the book reveals the amazing variety of landscapes that foster vineyards throughout the continent. The authors, both Italian natives, give insider's tips on which vintners give the most entertaining tours, what to ask for in the tasting rooms, and how you can experience firsthand the terroir that makes each region unique. Each of the twenty chapters focuses on a particular region and includes not just descriptions of the wineries and labels, but also recommendations for nearby restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Whether indulging in armchair travel or embarking for a real trip of tasting and touring, Wine Country Europe offers an irresistible look at Europe's most inviting wineries.

Author Biography

Ornella D'Alessio, a great traveler, is a culinary journalist and the author of several guidebooks for the gastronomic adventurer. Her columns are syndicated in daily and monthly travel publications throughout Europe. Marco Santini, spurred by a great love of wines, has attended various wine tasting schools in his native Italy. As a photographer and journalist, he is the author of numerous guidebooks.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(3)
Portugal	10	(12)
Porto	12	(10)
Labels to Look For	20	(2)
Spain	22	(44)
Ribera del Duero	26	(14)
Labels to Look For	38	(2)
Rioja	40	(12)
Labels to Look For	50	(2)
Andalusia	52	(14)
Labels to Look For	64	(2)
France	66	(96)
The Loire	70	(16)
Labels to Look For	84	(2)
Bordeaux	86	(18)
Labels to Look For	101	(3)
Burgundy	104	(14)
Labels to Look For	116	(2)
Champagne	118	(16)
Labels to Look For	132	(2)
Alsace	134	(12)
Labels to Look For	144	(2)
Mediterranean France	146	(16)
Labels to Look For	160	(2)
Italy	162	(96)
Langhe	166	(16)
Labels to Look For	180	(2)
Alto Adige	182	(16)
Labels to Look For	196	(2)
Chianti	198	(16)
Labels to Look For	212	(2)
Maremma	214	(16)
Labels to Look For	228	(2)
Umbria	230	(12)
Labels to Look For	240	(2)
Sicily	242	(16)
Labels to Look For	256	(2)
Germany	258	(14)
The Rhine & Mosel	260	(12)
Labels to Look For	270	(2)
Austria	272	(18)
Wachau to Styria	274	(16)
Labels to Look For	288	(2)
Slovenia	290	(16)
Istria, Carso, Collio	292	(14)
Labels to Look For	304	(2)
Hungary	306	(16)
Budapest & Tokay	308	(14)
Labels to Look For	320	(2)
Index of Places	322	(2)
Acknowledgments	324