Lindgren, a sommelier, and Leahy (Wine Style), a food writer, team up to create a guide to Italian wine that demystifies the complexities of choosing and purchasing vino. The introduction visits the history of Italy and Italian winemaking and how the uniqueness of soils and varietals creates distinctive regional wines. They also cover the laws that govern wine labeling and decipher what various abbreviations and terms mean. Next, the authors present each region of Italy alphabetically and introduce the grapes, winemakers, food, and recommended producers of the region. Vignettes within provide insights into wines like dessert and sparkling, which utilize different production methods to create their flavors. A glossary, a bibliography, thorough indexes, and other additional resources make this title one to revisit. Plus, this clever wine guide can also double as a travel guide. VERDICT Whether one is traveling to Italy or just to the local wine shop, this guide offers endless resources for choosing and enjoying Italian wines.