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1 online resource (638 pages) |
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Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Map of Italy's Wine Regions; Native Grapes by Region; Introduction: Understanding ""Native"" and Classifying Grape Varieties; PART I: Grape Varieties: What, Where, When, Why, and How; 1 Ampelology: The Art and Science of Grape Variety Identification; 2 The Origin of Viticulture and a Brief History of Italy's Grape Varieties; PART II: Italy's Native and Traditional Grape Varieties and Wines; 3 Grape Groups and Families; 4 Major Native and Traditional Grape Varieties; 5 Little-Known Native and Traditional Grape Varieties; 6 Crossings; Appendix |
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GlossaryA; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; M; N; O; P; Q; S; T; Bibliography; General Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Index of Grape Varieties; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z |
| Summary |
Mountainous terrain, volcanic soils, innumerable microclimates, and an ancient culture of winemaking influenced by Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans make Italy the most diverse country in the world of wine. This diversity is reflected in the fact that Italy grows the largest number of native wine grapes known, amounting to more than a quarter of the world's commercial wine grape types. Ian D'Agata spent thirteen years interviewing producers, walking vineyards, studying available research, and tasting wines to create this authoritative guide to Italy's native grapes and their wines. Writing with |
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alcoholics |
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diverse country |
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food and drink |
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foodies |
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great italian wines |
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greek influence |
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history of alcohol |
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intro to wine |
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italys greatest wines |
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microclimate |
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native grapes |
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phoenician |
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roman culture |
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sommelier |
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vineyard |
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volcanic soil |
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wine country |
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wine guide |
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winos |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 571-591) and index |
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English |
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Print version record |
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Grapes -- Analysis
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Grapes -- Varieties -- Italy
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Wine and wine making -- Italy
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GARDENING -- Fruit.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- General.
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Grapes -- Analysis
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Grapes -- Varieties
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Wine and wine making
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Italy
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780520957053 |
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0520957059 |
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0520272269 |
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9780520272262 |
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