Books

IWM offers a wide selection of books that will help you explore Italian wine, food, and culture.

Barbera
Barbera gets my vote for the "most improved," resulting in some of the most enjoyable wines on the market today. The authors trace the history of this grape's important transformation and offer detailed profiles of fifty-one fine Barberas. This book also serves as a guide to the region of Piemonte and its producers. A must have for Barbera enthusiasts or anyone with a yen for the wines of Piemonte. Fine, full size photos of wines illustrate this bottle-sized volume.

$45.00

Betwixt Nature and Passion
Gianfranco Soldera's Brunellos are among the world’s most sought-after; they are incomparable renderings that constitute an amalgam of scientific study, meticulous viticultural practices, and an innate, elusive gift for translating his passion through the wine itself—a highly personalized endowment that cannot be recreated.

$50.00

Bold Italian by Scott Conant
In his second book, Scott Conant covers the Italian terrain again and mines a trove of savory and easy to prepare recipes. From Papparelle with Duck Ragu to Tiramisu, Conant’s ease and flow is palpable and should inspire the aspiring cook to the seasoned home cook.

$19.95

Italianissimo

What is it about Italy that inspires passion, fascination, and utter devotion? This quirky guide to the Italian way of life, with its fifty witty mini-essays on iconic Italian subjects, will answer that question as well as entertain and delight both real and armchair travelers.

$18.95

Mediterranean Summer
Embark on a culinary voyage with Chef Shalleck as he recounts his tenure onboard Serenity, an exclusive yacht chartered by one of Italy’s most prominent couples and graced by their bevy of glitterati. During this sea adventure, Shalleck is charged with the challenge of preparing all of the group’s summer menus—with no repeat appearances allowed—crafting the meals exclusively with local ingredients that reflect and simulate the flavors of each port of call.

$23.95

Passion on the Vine

“Without qualification, the best book about Italian wine today, if only because Sergio Esposito understands that its mysterious greatness is in its poetry—the earth, its diurnal magic, the ghosts of great-grandfathers. A beautiful, boldly sentimental memoir.”—Bill Buford

$24.95

$14.95

Scott Conant's New Italian Cooking
Scott Conant’s inspiring first cookbook features a collection of small bites along with more elaborate recipes that incorporate new flavors combinations while showcasing familiar ingredients. The beauty of this cookbook lies in the simplicity of the meals. From small tastes like Seared Scallops with Farro and Seafood Ragu to pasta dishes like Short Rib Agnolotti with Horseradish and Brown Butter, these recipes will bring new flavors into your home-cooking repertoire.

$35.00

The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken
In this family memoir, the Schenone sets off on an idealistic and challenging journey to recover the treasured ravioli recipe that her Genovese great-grandmother brought with her at the turn of the last century to New Jersey, where the dish drastically changed, breaking with the revered traditions of her family.

$15.95

Venice The Collection
Each edition of this unique series marries a collection of previously published essays with detailed practical information, creating a colorful and deeply absorbing pastiche of opinions and advice. Each book is a valuable resources—a compass of sorts—pointing vacationers, business travelers, and readers in many directions. Going abroad with a Collected Traveler edition is like being accompanied by a group of savvy and observant friends who are intimately familiar with your destination.

$17.00

Vino Italiano

$35.00

Vino Italiano Buying Guide Revised
Vino Italiano balances the thoroughness of an encyclopedia with the
practicality of a buying guide. The perfect read to complement your
next wine purchase from IWM.

$14.95

Vino Italiano Soft Cover
Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the country’s wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes.

$21.95

Wine Atlas Of The Langhe
The goal of this book is to describe the wines, the territory, and the men and women who labour to produce the great Barolo and Barbaresco wines. Municipality by municipality and hillslope by hillslope, the book explores the unique features that have enabled these two to rank among the world's most exclusive and highly prized wines

$45.00

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