Wine Books

[BBB]

I am looking for a book on Italian estates, regions, etc. The basics which include, of course, wine (estate) ratings.

Thanks

[Jerry D Mead]

The recognized authority on Italian wines is Burton Anderson, and currently available is his small (288 pages) book titled Wines of Italy. Everything here from Piedmont to Sicily...It lists for $14.95. If you can't find it locally, it's available through The Wine Trader book services...winetrader@aol.com or (800 845-9463.

[BBB]

Thanks for the tip

[Zinner]

If you're looking for a book with ratings, there is the Italian Wines 1999 guide from Gambero Rosso Editore/Slow Food Editore.
They rate Italian wineries by one, two or three glass symbols with stars for the producers who have received the three glass rating ten times.
The e-mail for the USA office is gamberousa@aol.com and the phone is 212-253-5653.
Hope this helps.

[Jerry D Mead]

Also brand new is ENOTECA ITALIA, An Encyclopedia of Italian Wines by the Associazione Italiana Sommeliers CD ROM ($50) It runs on Windows 3.1 or better wiwth 16 bit color and sound card. Covers all of Italy's DOC and DOCG wines with 700 tasting reports, reci[es plus cellar management software, 1500 color photos and more. If you can't find it at local book or wine shops, it is available from Wine Trader Book Services (800) 845-9463 or winetrader@aol.com