Wine Touring Tuscany (Touring in Wine Country S.)

by Maureen Ashley (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $3.25

  These are the latest additions to Mitchell Beazley's new series of specialist touring books on the classic wine regions, aimed at both wine enthusiasts and holiday-makers who wish to explore a few vineyards on their travels. Each book combines detailed wine information on an area with general touring tips, such as recommended hotels and restaurants, and descriptions of nearby cultural attractions.

  Master wine writer Hugh Johnson is the editor of a new series of travel books definitely worth savoring...they also include information on wineshops and notable local architecture, as well as hotel and restaurant suggestions. So pour yourself a glass of something special and dive in - the guide are the next best thing to actually going . - Town & Country

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $5.57

  Starting and finishing in Florence, this guide explores the delights of Italy's best-loved wine region, Tuscany, and unveils the secrets behind its esteemed winemaking traditions. Carefully planned wine routes, marked on detailed vineyard maps, lead the way through each of the region's many wine enclaves. Tours can be followed as a whole or simply dipped into, and every section is complete with lists of recommended wine producers and interesting estates, hotels, restaurants and wine shops. - Includes detailed, full-colour vineyard maps and recommended wine routes. - Recommends producers and cellars to visit. - Unveils the delights of the local cuisine. - Suggests local hotels and restaurants. - Highlights nearby cultural sights. - Series editor: Hugh Johnson.