Product DescriptionItalian cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political changes, with its roots traced back to 4th century BC. Significant change occurred with discovery of the New World which helped shape much of what is known as Italian cuisine today with the introduction of items such as [...]

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DescriptionAirdate: 10/12/08 Twenty six generations of the Antinori family of Italy have been in the same line of work for six centuries, and have counted Popes and princes among their customers. The Antinoris make wine, and their family story reads like something a wine critic might write about their product: complex, sophisticated, and earthy. Morley [...]

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Product Description24pp 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ booklet with illustrations on choosing, serving, tasting, and more. Includes recipies. . . . More >> Let’s’ Throw an Italian Wine Tasting! A Simple Step by Step Guide

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Acetaia Leonardi Crema di Aceto Balsamico di Modena Balsamic glaze Product DescriptionAcetaia Leonardi Balsamic Glaze. Made in the same exacting standards as their other products this Balsamic glaze from Modena is incredible. Drizzle over gazpacho, grilled meats, vegetables, berries, ice cream. . . yumm in a bottle. . . More >> Aetaia Leonardi Crema di [...]

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ISBN13: 9781890142124 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThe tenth edition of Italian Wines , published by Gambero Rosso and Slow Food Editore, a translation of the twentieth edition of the Italian version, is the world’s most complete guide to quality Italian wines. Richer and more complete than ever, its [...]

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Product DescriptionThe Slow Food Movement is the world’s most unusual food club. It was conceived in 1986 by Carlo Petrini, after learning that a Macdonalds was to open at the base of the famous Spanish Steps in Rome. As the name suggests the organisation was founded to counter the fast food culture. So at a [...]

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Product DescriptionWine tasting is considered to be a sophisticated past time for many people. Before you begin wine tasting there are many things you should know about wine. To some people wine tasting is considered to be a skill. Learning about wine is easy. There are many types of wine and it is produced all [...]

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Handmade in Deruta, Italy This Colorful Bottle Stopper is the perfect gift for that bottle of wine Product DescriptionBeautifully detailed, this wine cork is handmade in Deruta, Italy. . . More >> Italian Ceramic Bottle Stopper – Wine Cork

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Product DescriptionGianfranco Soldera has always had a passion for land and wine. After much searching he found a holding a few hectares in size in Montalcino, which was exactly what he was looking for. He invested large amounts of money and years of hard work, but today his Brunello has a place of pride among [...]

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Product DescriptionItalian wine is wine produced in Italy, a country which is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. Etruscans and Greek settlers produced wine in the country long before the Romans started developing their own vineyards in the 2nd century BC. Roman grape-growing and winemaking was prolific and well-organized, pioneering [...]

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