

Rediscover a 19th-century viticulture treatise with the New Manual of the Winemaker by Georges Sibuet. This historical guide to winemaking offers a simple method for making good wine, according to the knowledge of 1822. Reissued as part of the heritage program BNF x Hachette, this work is a valuable testimony for viticulture history enthusiasts and oenology researchers.
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Dive into the historical foundations of French viticulture with the New Winemaker's Manual, or Simple Method for Making Good Wine of Georges Sibuet, originally published in 1822. This small treatise on winemaking, reissued by Hachette BNF, allows us to understand how the wines were produced at the beginning of the 19th century, according to an approach that is both Empirical and Pedagogical.
This work constitutes a valuable source for historians, oenologists, viticulture students and passionate about winegrowing traditions. There we discover the traditional methods of fermentation and preservation, but also practical advice on equipment, grape varieties, or cellar management.
This reissue is part of a Heritage conservation policy conducted jointly by the National Library of France (BNF) and Hachette Book. The BNF proceeded with the Digitization of rare and unavailable works, while Hachette Livre ensures their print on demand, thus allowing their dissemination to a broad audience.
It is important to note that certain passages may reflect ideas or beliefs specific to the time and now considered outdated or even condemnable. These contents are in no way endorsed but are published for the purpose of Documentaries, scientific and historical.
This manual is therefore much more than just a wine guide. : it constitutes a Heritage document, a window open to the know-how of yesteryear, and a source of inspiration for those interested in the evolution of winemaking practices.
Type of product : Book
Title : New Winemaker's Manual or Simple Method for Making Good Wine
Author : Georges Sibuet
Editor : Hachette BNF
Collection : SCIENCES
Language : French
Publication date : May 1, 2021 (original edition: 1822)
Number of pages : 36
Format : Paperback
Dimensions 23.4 x 15.6 cm
Weight : 59 g
ISBN : 978-2-329-61766-4
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