Touring In Wine Country: Northwest Italy

Includes Aosta, Piedmont and Liguria.

Starting in the north of the region, this guide explores Northwest Italy, the source of some of the country's finest wines, and unveils the secrets behind its esteemed winemaking tradition. Carefully planned wine routes, marked on detailed vineyard maps, lead through each of the region's many wine enclaves. Tours can be followed as a whole or simply dipped into, every section complete with helpful lists of recommended wine producers and interesting estates, hotels, restaurants and wine shops.

Detours to charming villages and cultural sights that might otherwise be missed are another key feature. With stunning colour photography and illustrations, this guide book is a delight to read and to use.

'Touring In Wine Country' is a new travel series designed for the travelling wine-lover and other holiday-makers keen to explore a few vineyards along the way. The guides combine practical touring information for individual regions with an in-depth look at their wine traditions and producers.