Tuscany and its wines /
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| Author / Creator: | Johnson, Hugh, 1939- author. |
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| Imprint: | San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2005, ©2000. |
| Description: | 144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8158710 |
| Summary: | World-renowned wine expert Hugh Johnson's elegant tribute to Tuscany is now available in paperbacka richly rewarding volume in prose and image for those who enjoy the region's exquisite marriage of wine and food, beauty and history. Traveling from town to town, from hilltop to farmland, Johnson not only explores the Tuscan geography and wineries, but also shares the culture and sitesfrom a stunning cathedral in Siena to a good place for a relaxing glass of wine in Monte Amiata. Poetic, illuminating descriptions combine with over 100 atmospheric photos to capture the essence of Tuscany and bring the author's passion for the regions distinctive grape varietals to life. Glass of Brunello in one hand, Tuscany and Its Wines in the otherperfect armchair reading! |
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| Physical Description: | 144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780811851237 0811851230 |
