All Italian Wines and their characteristics
Italy, the land of art, culture and gastronomy, is also known for its rich wine tradition. With a history dating back to ancient times, Italy has one of the most diverse and prestigious wine productions in the world.
From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the cool coasts of Sicily, Italian viticulture reflects a unique combination of regional varieties, traditional techniques and modern innovations.
This book provides an overview of the more than 500 Italian wine varieties from all wine regions and lists the most important characteristics of each variety (grape, terroir, type, alcohol, colour, bouquet, complexity, ageing, acidity, tannin, sweetness, body, price, rating).
It also briefly explains the classifications DOCG, DOC and IGT and how to read a wine bottle label.
