Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy

Joseph Bastianich · David Lynch

Jul 2012 · Sold by Clarkson Potter

About this ebook

At one time, Italian wines conjured images of cheap Chianti in straw-wrapped bottles. More recently, expensive “Super Tuscans” have been the rage. But between these extremes lay a bounty of delicious, moderately priced wines that belong in every wine drinker’s repertoire.

Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the country’s wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference materials—on Italy’s 300 growing zones, 361 authorized grape varieties, and 200 of the top producers—provide essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants, as well as for wine enthusiasts.

Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, Vino Italiano is the perfect invitation to the Italian wine experience.

Ratings and reviews

My problem with most wine books is that they review wines that I cannot afford and/or are unavailable in the US. This book is different: it's mostly about the history and culture of each region of Italy, what grapes they grow there, and some references to notable producers and some specific wines. While each chapter does contain some individual wine reviews, they're not the point of the book. Even though the book is over 10 years old now I still think it's a great reference and relevant read.

About the author

JOSEPH BASTIANICH is co-owner (with Mario Batali) of Babbo, Esca, Lupa, and Italian Wine Merchants, as well as (with Lidia Bastianich) Becco and Felidia, and has published extensively on the subject of Italian wine. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.

DAVID LYNCH is the wine director at Babbo and has been a senior editor at Wine & Spirits. He lives in New York City.