Wine

by André Dominé

This book is a wine atlas, reference work, and guide to all of the winegrowing regions in the entire world. Following a classic organization, readers are first introduced to the topics of the history of wine, wine production, wine cellars, and the enjoyment of wine.
From the yearly cycle of the vines to modern cellar techniques, the experience begins with the creation of the wine.
The reader is then invited on a journey through all the winegrowing countries and regions of the world, with expert authors introducing each area, including Canada, Japan, and China. 150 highly detailed maps that provide specific information about the regions elucidate the depictions.
Naturally, Wine is also a reliable guide to buying wines. It includes numerous producer tips that convey sophisticated, highly useful recommendations.
Newcomers to the passion of wine, in particular, will find invaluable aid in deciphering the enormous worldwide wine offerings.

Genres: Wine, Reference, Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Food and Drink

928 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 2000

Reviews

[Jorge Dardon]

It will take me forever to go through it. It is a huge encyclopedia for wine lovers.

[Martin Dolezal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Víno totálně do detailu se vším všudy. 900 stránek informací - výroba, druhy, párování, jednotlivé oblasti, prostě všechno. Mapy, fotky samozřejmostí.

[Marius · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding book for profesionals and wine lovers. From grapes to wine, from countries to terroir and info from individual bottle.
Strongly recomended book!

[Jorge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libro de referencia sobre el "mundo del vino", muy bueno como consulta, para los aficionados al vino. Util para conocer todas las regiones importantes del mundo donde se produce vino.

[Philippe · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book when you need something about wine from allover the world but also vitiviniculture,oenologie,he almost complete truly great amazing

[Philbeert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let's be honest, I will never finish reading this book. I read a good portion of it but I don't think think is a 'cover to cover' kind of read.

[Gerry Bruin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book that I got from my staff in 2006...
It is never read...always "busy" reading it...