Tuscany (Touring in Wine Country)

Starting and finishing in Florence, this guide explores the delights of Italy's best-loved wine region, Tuscany, and unveils the secrets behind its esteemed winemaking traditions. Carefully planned wine routes, marked on detailed vineyard maps, lead the way through each of the region's many wine enclaves. Tours can be followed as a whole or simply dipped into, and every section is complete with lists of recommended wine producers and interesting estates, hotels, restaurants and wine shops. - Includes detailed, full-colour vineyard maps and recommended wine routes. - Recommends producers and cellars to visit. - Unveils the delights of the local cuisine. - Suggests local hotels and restaurants. - Highlights nearby cultural sights. - Series editor: Hugh Johnson.