Brunello to Zibibbo or Dutch Ovens Chronicled

Brunello to Zibibbo: The Wines of Tuscany, Central and Southern Italy (Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library)

Author: Nicolas Belfrag

Nicolas Belfrage concludes his two-volume tour of Italian wine with a look at the outstanding varieties from Tuscany to the south.

In Barolo to Valpolicella, Nicolas Belfrage demystified northern Italian viticulture, discussing dozens of wines ranging from the highest-quality vintages to affordable selections that can be enjoyed every day. Now, with Brunello to Zibibbo, the second of his two-volume survey of Italian wine, Belfrage considers the wines from Tuscany to the south, again concentrating on the regions' indigenous vines and the unique grapes that make Italy's wines so exceptional.

The book offers extensive coverage of the vines and wines of Tuscany but also assesses the emerging wines of the south, on which, to date, little has been written. From the Sangiovese, or Brunello, of Tuscany, to the Zibibbo, or Alexandrian Muscat, of the island of Pantelleria off the Tunisian coast south of Sicily, this book is an authoritative primer on the wealth of Italy's vineyards and a discerning guide to the regions' best bottles.

David Gleave

[Belfrage's] knowledge of Italy and her wines . . . is unrivalled . . . [He is] the ideal person to write a much needed book on Italian wines.

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Dutch Ovens Chronicled: Their Use in the United States

Author: John G Ragsdal

In Dutch Ovens Chronicled, John G. Ragsdale, a leading expert on the development, care, and use of Dutch ovens, now offers a condensed history of the technological advancements that resulted in these versatile utensils. With over twenty photos, several recipes, references to earlier works, and observations and recommendations based on his own familiarity with these ovens, Ragsdale offers an authoritative, informative, and eminently readable guide for all age groups.

Table of Contents:

1	Pots from the past	1
2	The hearth at home	7
3	Dutch ovens, then and now	11
4	From east to west	24
5	At home on the range	29
6	Campers	52
7	The iron makers	57
8	Ovens in action	68
9	Recent experiences	75