In this compact guidebook, wine lovers will find documented facts and valuable tips all about wine. The reader first learns everything about winegrowing - the most important grape varieties, the significance of the terroirs, conventional and biodynamic forms of cultivation, vine protection and the grape harvest. The wine cellar is the focus of the second part with the basics of wine processing, barrel development and bottle production. Traditional as well as innovative methods are described and the reader learns how the "ideal wine" cellar should look like. A tour of the great wine countries rounds out the book. In addition to the classical wine terroris, new regions from around the world are presented. And finally there are valuable tips for purchasing wine - and of course enjoying it. An indispensable book for all wine lovers! Features: Internationally acclaimed author; guidebook with experts' knowledge about wine production, wine cellars and the best wines in the world; includes new wine cultivating regions in Europe, the USA, Australia, and Asia; high grade clothing; and, practical pocket format.
- ISBN13 9783848003419
- Publish Date 24 October 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 November 2016
- Publish Country DE
- Imprint Ullmann Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 228
- Language English