Tuscany and Its Wines

by Hugh Johnson (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.25

  Hugh Johnson teams up with one of the finest landscape and travel photographers, Andy Katz, to create the essence of Tuscany, its history, culture, landscapes, towns, villages, people and cuisine - and, above all, its wines, vineyards and winemakers. Hugh's treatment of this many-faceted subject is perfectly crafted and attuned to the mood which is set by the 100 sparkling images it accompanies. Tuscany and its Wines is for everyone enthralled by the unique Tuscan marriage of light and landscape, wine and food, vines and olives, beauty and history. - An irresistible portrait of Tuscany's culture, history, landscapes, people, foods and, above all, the wines. - Combines the inspiring words of Hugh Johnson with the vibrant photography of Andy Katz. - Captures Tuscany's magic from dawn to dusk in all seasons, with illuminating appreciation of all its towns.

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.25

  New in paperback, this book gives a visually stunning and irresistible portrait of Tuscany's culture, history, landscapes, people, food, and, most importantly, wines. In Tuscany and Its Wines , Hugh Johnson demonstrates his intimate knowledge of and passion for Tuscany's history, landscapes, wines, and culture. One of the finest landscape and travel photographers, Andy Katz, enriches the experience with his glorious representation of the essence of Tuscany. Together they present an insightful exploration of the character of the landscapes and the rich accumulations of history, tracing the connections with Tuscan wines. In this beautifully crafted book, Hugh Johnson guides the reader through the famous Tuscan towns of Florence, Siena, Montalcino, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, and Lucca and some smaller, irresistibly charming settlements such as Pienza and Sant' Angelo in Colle. Along his route, he passes many villas and churches, restaurants, and enoteche (wine shops) in the Chianti hills and surrounding areas.Andy Katz's evocative photography of Tuscany in all seasons and moods - from sultry summer languor to the frenetic activities of the grape harvest - perfectly complement the mastery of the prose. A reference section is also included, providing a guide to the modern Tuscan wine list. This is a rich and satisfying book for anyone captivated by the Tuscan sacred marriage of light and landscape, wine and food, vines and olives, beauty and history.