The definitive guide to Italy's best wines by foremost expert Ian D'Agata, the director of the International Wine Academy of Roma

The Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy is a simple, user-friendly guide to the top Italian wines—packed with information on purchasing it in America, with tips for visiting wineries in Italy. In addition to a detailed glossary, vintage table, and index, D'Agata presents a series of ""best of"" lists:

• The 100 best red wines under $100
• The 60 best white wines under $100
• The 45 best wines at $25 or less
• The 25 best cult wines
• The 25 best wine estates and producers
• The 10 best debut wines

This is a unique book—a truly comprehensive guide to Italian wines. D'Agata, an important wine insider, lives in Rome and is on the road six months out of the year, visiting estates and cellars throughout Italy. This book represents the summation of 25 years of tastings, travels to wineries all over the world, and interviews with vintners.