Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs (wine usually seems to be made in attractive surroundings) as well as maps, the books in this series describe the wine-producing regions of each country. The authors recommend itineraries, list wineries, describe the local cuisines, suggest wine bars and restaurants, and provide a mass of practical information -- much of which is not readily available elsewhere.Each title includes: -- Itineraries and maps-- Local gastronomic specialties-- Hundreds of visitor-friendly wineries-- Descriptions of local and regional wines-- Museums and sight-seeing points-- Lists of wine festivals and exhibitions-- Restaurants, hotels and wine stores-- Reference section and glossary