On Jun 28, 4:23 am, Mike Tommasi > wrote:
> Dee Dee wrote:
> > Perhaps someone with this book can help me out. I can't find any
> > reference notes for the sizes of the typewritten names under: "Who
> > makes really good Chianti Classico?" There must be 5 different sized
> > type fonts with lower and upper case, with no reference as to their
> > lesser/more importance.
>
> > The book shows the same type of references on p. 110 under: "The
> > Barolo role of honour."
>
> Dee Dee, I would not pay much attention to this level of detail, HJ's
> book is an excellent collection of names and can serve as a first
> filter, the rest is up to you ;-)
>
> Each one of us, beyond the basics, is looking for something different in
> wine, so the scores assigned by HJ's italian reviewer, even as subtle as
> they are (typefaces, a new one!), can only reflect his tastes or
> influences.
>
> This is especially true of the two major italian appellations. Italy's
> "star" wine scene is dominated by "styles" of winemaking, in Tuscany
> (where the winereies tend to belong to wealthy newcomers) often
> reflecting the trademark influence of some star oenologist, in Piemonte
> (with older traditions) often reflecting a desire to please certain
> guides. "Importance" for some wineries varies with yearly Parker or
> Spectator scores, while for the big names their reputation keeps them
> magically afloat for decades independently of the quality of their
> current product.
>
> In all these "styles" the range of experiences is wide, from subtle well
> made wines to excessive bodybuilt point-seekers.
>
> cheers
>
> Mike
>
> --
> Mike Tommasi - Six Fours, France
> email linkhttp://www.tommasi.org/mymail

Thank you, Mike, for taking time to make a smart and thoughtful
reply. I will take it to heart.
My appreciation.
Dee