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Anglers spend long hours on ice – Rhinelander Daily News
“If we had no winter, the spring wouldn’t be so pleasant.” A seasoned fire tender becomes a connoisseur of fuel wood, selecting it as one does wine and cheese. He soon discovers that he can keep the flames driftwood-blue for weeks by placing a

Putin Thanks Bulgaria Agri Minister for Vodka Smuggling Action – Sofia News Agency
On January 12, 35 000 empty fake bottles of ‘Stolichnaya’ vodka were found waiting to be filled and exported in a wine cellar in Kaspichan after which he was officially handed over a letter of thanks and a gift. “The government is working to


Wine Atlas of the Langhe: The Great Barolo and Barbaresco Vineyards
Breathtaking landscapes filled with castles and churches, picturesque hilltop villages and, best of all, vineyards. This is the Langhe, an area in the Piedmont region of northern Italy that produces some of the world’s greatest wines.

A Wine Atlas of the Langhe is a beautiful and highly informative book, produced by the international Slow Food movement, headquartered in Piedmont. For over ten years Slow Food researched the vineyards, the wines, and the history of this fascinating part of the world, including the men and women who have made the wines of the Langhe famous. The book explores the unique features of topography, soils, and climate that have enabled Barolo and Barbaresco to become recognized as two of the world’s most exclusive and highly prized wines. Spectacular aerial photography shows the beauty of the fifteen municipalities profiled in the book.

“Eyewitness Reports” sprinkled throughout the book give readers a privileged insight into the rural culture and social life of the Langhe, through the words of the area’s oldest residents. Chapters on The Greats of Barolo and Barbaresco detail the lives of pioneer winemakers, including growers, scholars, oenologists, cellarmen, and aristocratic entrepreneurs.

More wine is currently imported to the U.S. from Italy than from any other country. Lovers of Italy or its classic wines will treasure this beautiful book. Travelers to Piedmont will find many recommendations for the best vineyards to visit, as well as the best places to stay and eat while in the region.

Customer Review: Beautiful Book
I don’t know much about wine [I sell this book as a bookseller], but I can tell you this large format and thick book is a piece of art. It contains many beautiful photos, has a lovely layout, and feels expensive. I’ve sold many to wine experts and never had anyone be disappointed by it.

Customer Review: One of the finest wine books available
If you’re a lover of nebbiolo wines this book is a must. With relentlessly rich detail, it covers every aspect of the great wines of the Piemonte, their history, viticulture, and the people who make them.

Every major Barolo and Barbaresco vineyard is profiled, along with many of the contributors to the production of their great wines. Not only the great winemakers, past and present, but also the “regular people” involved, from grafters to vine dressers, pickers and barrel makers, even office workers and school teachers have their say. The result is a compelling picture of one of the world’s greatest wine regions.

And if you ever plan a trip to the Langhe, the book features excellent advice and contact info on where to visit, what to look for, etc. A great resource.

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