The Geography of Wine: How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, and

The Geography of Wine: How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, and the Weather Make a Good Drop

Wine is more than taste, smell, and appearanceâ€”it is a reflection of a place and its people. Why is Bordeaux a great place for red wines? Why do some places produce Rieslings and others produce Chardonnay? A fun and fascinating examination ofÂ terroirÂ (the French word for the geography of a vineyard) this book takes connoisseursâ€”and potential connoisseursâ€”on a tour of wine regions, and explains the principles geographers use to understand the critical factors that make up the â€œwine characterâ€ of a place.

From the Loire Valley to Napa Valley, Madeira to South Africa, Australia to Chile,Â The Geography of WineÂ is an entertaining and informative introduction to viticulture for worldly wine lovers everywhere.
Country USA
Brand Plume
Manufacturer Penguin Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color White
ReleaseDate 2008-02-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780452288904

The Geography of Wine: How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, and the Weather Make a Good Drop