Italian Wine Unplugged Grape by Grape: (Ebook Version)

"According to Monty Waldin’s erudite foreword, Italy possesses 590 grape varieties planted across more than 500 different areas. Impossible to learn about all this? Not now this wonderful E-book, master-minded by Stevie Kim and Ian D’Agata, is available on your screens. The Romans called Italy ‘Enotria - The Land of Wine’ and here it all is." Steven Spurrier (Wine expert and author at Decanter) "Amazingly in-depth Italian wine information displayed simply and elegantly." Madeline Puckette (Co-founder Wine Folly) “Italian Wine Unplugged is the most enjoyable way to learn about wine aside from actually drinking it. Stevie Kim, grande dame of all things vino, has crafted the ultimate comprehensive and easy-to-use guide on Italian wine." Joe Bastianich (Restaurateur, wine and food writer, TV personality) "Italy is one of the most fascinating wine countries in the world, but many people, including top wine professionals, are still confused about the plethora of indigenous grapes that make Italian wine so special. Italian Wine Unplugged: Grape by Grape finally brings these grapes into the light in a way everyone can understand. It's a must read for anyone who loves the wines of Italy." Adam Teeter (Co-founder Vine Pair) Compiled by a team of Italian wine experts and educators, Italian Wine Unplugged Grape by Grape offers a concise yet comprehensive cultural and scientific introduction to Italian wine and its hundreds of native grapes. The book analyzes over 430 Italian native and traditional grape varieties in accessible, color-coded, and easy-to-read entries. Chapters on the history, geography, and the regional wine culture of Italy complement information on Italian grapes. Designed to offer the contemporary wine lover a new reading experience, it includes an extensive visual apparatus featuring infographics, mind maps, photographs of grape bunches, and maps of Italian wine appellations. Both reference book and study-guide, Italian Wine Unplugged Grape by Grape is a versatile text which appeals to wine lovers, educators, and trade professionals all over the world. It is the companion book for the intermediate-level Italian Wine Maestro program. www.italianwineunplugged.com Read more