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This abundantly illustrated book is an atlas, reference work and buying guide to the world of wine. Following a classic organization, readers are introduced to the history of wine, wine production, wine cellars and the enjoyment of wine. The reader is then invited on a journey through all the wine growing countries and regions of the world and will savor browsing through this gorgeous volume while discovering new wines and regions. Expert authors introduce each area, illustrated with detailed maps, including Canada, Japan and China.
* More than 1,200 full-color illustrations and photographs
* 150 detailed maps of the world s wine growing countries and regions.
* Numerous producer tips that convey highly useful recommendations.
* Updated select producers, tables, maps and photographs.
* New and extensive information on southern and eastern Europe and the new European countries.
* Information on new wine growing countries and areas around the world.
Product Description
This abundantly illustrated book is an atlas, reference work and buying guide to the world of wine. Following a classic organization, readers are introduced to the history of wine, wine production, wine cellars and the enjoyment of wine. The reader is then invited on a journey through all the wine growing countries and regions of the world and will savor browsing through this gorgeous volume while discovering new wines and regions. Expert authors introduce each area, illustrated with detailed maps, including Canada, Japan and China.
* More than 1,200 full-color illustrations and photographs
* 150 detailed maps of the world s wine growing countries and regions.
* Numerous producer tips that convey highly useful recommendations.
* Updated select producers, tables, maps and photographs.
* New and extensive information on southern and eastern Europe and the new European countries.
* Information on new wine growing countries and areas around the world.
926 pages, Hardcover
First published November 30, 2000
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May 26, 2013It will take me forever to go through it. It is a huge encyclopedia for wine lovers.
December 12, 2018
Víno totálně do detailu se vším všudy. 900 stránek informací - výroba, druhy, párování, jednotlivé oblasti, prostě všechno. Mapy, fotky samozřejmostí.
September 18, 2022
Outstanding book for profesionals and wine lovers. From grapes to wine, from countries to terroir and info from individual bottle.
Strongly recomended book!
Strongly recomended book!
June 11, 2009
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.
March 1, 2011
this book when you need something about wine from allover the world but also vitiviniculture,oenologie,he almost complete truly great amazing
March 31, 2015
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.
May 22, 2013
Excellent book that I got from my staff in 2006...
It is never read...always "busy" reading it...
It is never read...always "busy" reading it...
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