Southern wines and their gourmet pairings - Southern Rhône, Provence, Corsica, Languedoc-Roussillon (French edition)

The Wines of the South perfectly embody the Mediterranean art of living. Flashes of azure, scents of garrigue, warmth and generosity: these wines translate into the glass the sunlight and the gentle landscapes of the Southern Rhône, from the Provence, from the Corsica and the Languedoc-Roussillon.

In Wines from the South and their gourmet pairings, , Michel Mastrojanni propose a sensory and cultural exploration of the great southern French vineyard. It invites us to Exploring the iconic appellations – of the Tricastin to the Costières de Nîmes, some Côtes de Provence to the Catalan lands – not to mention the island wines of theIsle of Beauty, bathed by the Mediterranean.

The book highlights the remarkable evolution of these wine regions, which are now recognized for their quality, their authenticity and their aromatic diversity. Through superb descriptions, the author introduces us to the Terroirs, the Grape varieties Indigenous peoples, the growths renowned and the Reference domains, while offering an accessible approach to better understand the taste of elegant rosés, the freshness of whites and the longevity of powerful reds.

Each chapter is an invitation to tasting and indulgence. Wine and food pairings are presented with precision: Provençal specialties, local products, local recipes, and Mediterranean inspirations compose a gourmet notebook where sun, cuisine, and wine meet.

By its wealth of information, its gourmet pairing suggestions and his/her/its must-visit addresses, this book is intended for both wine enthusiasts than to the professionals in search of inspiration. More than a wine guide, it is a true sensory walk through the vineyards of Southern France, where each sip evokes the sunlit hills and the scents of thyme and lavender.

An essential book for anyone who wishes to discover or rediscover the Southern wine culture in all its splendor.

🟣 Features

• Title: Southern wines and their gourmet pairings – Southern Rhône, Provence, Corsica, Languedoc-Roussillon

• Author: Michel Mastrojanni

• Editor: Edisud

• Release date: March 2008

• Language: French

• Format: Connected

• Dimensions: 23 x 21 cm

• Number of pages: 171

• Theme: Wine, gastronomy, food and wine pairings, Southern terroirs