4.-Best Book in the World on European Wine (Outside France)
Winner:
Vega Sicilia, Journey to the Heart of the Legend, José Peñin (Bodega Vega Sicilia – Spain) The history of Vega Sicilia has been published both in English and Spanish. Vega Sicilia has been considered for decades the best Spanish wine, in a class and style of its own. World famous author José Peñin is one of the best wine writers and tasters in Spain.
Winner:
- ¡Supertuscans, by Andrea Zanfi Editorial Coordination: Marco Biotti (Carlo Cambi Editore – Italy)
Italian wine book publishing is outstanding, often with much better quality than cookbooks. Supertuscans is published both in English and Italian editions.
Honourable Mention :
- Steirischer Wein, Steirische Kuche, Rudolf Lantschbauer, Willi Haider (Vinothek Verlag-Austria) This excellent book focuses on a well known region of Austria for the quality of its wines and food. Rudolf Lantschbauer is an excellent author and photographer as well as publisher.
