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An Italian Wine Reading List

Joel | October 18, 2010

Allow me to rewind this thread just a bit:
Recently, a fascinating concept caught my attention, the brainchild of @tirebouchon, born when he suggested use of the #tutor hashtag to support a wine learning / sharing initiative via the social media application Twitter.
The initiative summarizes a growing trend among enlightened wine appassionati to take responsibility for [...]

Book: “Too Much Tuscan Wine”, by Dario Castagno

Joel | July 10, 2009

Too Much Tuscan Wine, A Book by Dario Castagno with Robert Rodi
I’ve written before that, in my opinion, it is impossible to understand Italian wine without an awareness of the people, place, and culture that created it. But where does one find this magic? Unfortunately, I can name too many popular places where [...]

Italian Wine Education: A Wine Atlas of the Langhe

Joel | April 3, 2009

Italian Wine Education - A Wine Atlas of the Langhe:  The Great Barolo and Barbaresco Vineyards
“A Wine Atlas of the Langhe” is the conclusion of 10 years research of the great Barolo / Barbaresco crus and wines .  The men and women whose effort has contributed to the international success of these celebrated wines are [...]

Italian Wine Education: “Brunello” by Guelfo Magrini

Joel | March 2, 2009

Italy, Wine Education: “Brunello” by Guelfo Magrini
To say “Brunello di Montalcino” by Guelfo Magrini gives great information about Brunello is an understatement.  The book steeps the reader in the culture of Brunello and of Montalcino with wonderful focus on the wine, land, producers, production techniques, vineyards, vintages, local foods and products, recipes, traditions, flora, wildlife, [...]