Ampelography: General Treatise on Viticulture. Volume 1 (French Edition) by Victor Vermorel

An essential monument of wine literature, Ampelography: General Treatise on Viticulture – Volume 1 is a foundational work signed by Victor Vermorel and Pierre Viala, published between 1901 and 1910. This first volume, of exceptional scientific richness, remains a absolute reference for researchers, oenologists, historians, and enlightened enthusiasts wanting to understand the evolution of the French viticulture.

This Heritage reissue, proposed by Hachette BNF, is part of the program of Conservation and dissemination of major works of French literature. "The" National Library of France digitized the originals in order to preserve and make these rare texts accessible, while Hachette Book prints them on demand to ensure their transmission to future generations.

This General Treaty of Viticulture comprehensive exploration of grape varieties, their morphological characteristics, agronomic behaviors, and their adaptation to different terroirs. The authors provide a In-depth scientific study of ampelography, this discipline which aims to Identify, describe, and classify grape varieties.

Beyond its scientific contribution, this book offers a valuable historical testimony on the viticultural knowledge and practices from the early 20th century. It includes contributions from renowned experts such as A. Bacon, A. Barbier, A. Berget and many others, each of whom contributed to the construction of this reference corpus.

Some passages, now dated, reflect the Currents of thought and the scientific representations of their time. Their faithful reproduction contributes to a Heritage approach, allowing for an understanding of the evolution of ideas and practices related to viticulture.

The book, published in the series Knowledge and Traditions, is addressed as much to wine professionals than to the enthusiasts of rural history and of Wine heritage. It constitutes an essential documentary base for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the French vineyard culture and the science of grape varieties.

With its rigor, wealth of original illustrations, and encyclopedic approach, Ampelography – Volume 1 remains a essential reference tool for specialized libraries, wine schools, wine houses, and heritage institutions.

A book that, more than a century after its first edition, continues to illuminate the diversity and complexity of the wine world.

🟣 Characteristics

• Full title : Ampelography: General Treatise on Viticulture. Volume 1

• Author : Victor Vermorel (under the direction of P. Viala and V. Vermorel, with the collaboration of A. Bacon, A. Barbier, A. Berget...)

• Editor : Hachette BNF

• Collection : Knowledge and Traditions

• Publication date : December 1, 2016

• Date of the original edition : 1901–1910

• Language : French

• Format : Paperback

• ISBN : 978-2-01-371793-9

• EAN13 : 9782013717939

• Number of pages : 900

• Dimensions 23.4 x 15.6 cm

• Weight : 1223 g