Terroir Footprints: A Fascinating Trip to the Great World of Terroir, Burgundy, Barolo, Sonoma... (in English) by Pedro Parra

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With Terroir Footprints, geologist and wine consultant Pedro Parra shares twenty years of exploration of the world's greatest vineyards: Burgundy, Barolo, Sonoma, Rioja, Napa, Oregon…. Through 444 pages, he reveals the intimate relationship between soils, rocks, and wine, offering an innovative vision of the wine terroir. A reference work in English, illustrated and documented, for winemakers, oenologists, and lovers of fine wines.

Author: Pedro Parra
Language: English 🇬🇧

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Terroir Footprints: A Fascinating Trip to the Great World of Terroir is a major book devoted to the study of wine terroir, signed by one of the most influential experts on the international scene: Pedro Parra.

A global exploration of terroirs

The result of twenty years of research and fieldwork, this book takes the reader to the world's greatest vineyards:

Burgundy and its prestigious climates
Barolo and the Piedmontese terroirs
Sonoma and Napa Valley in California
Oregon, , Rioja, , Ribera del Duero, , Montalcino, , Bolgheri and many others

Each region is analyzed from the perspective of the fundamental relationship between the Rocks, soils, and the expression of wine.

Pedro Parra's vision

Doctor in wine-growing regions Trained at the Grignon Agriculture Center (Paris), Pedro Parra has built his career by working with the most prestigious estates and renewing the understanding of terroir.

He appears repeatedly in the Decanter Magazine Top 50 Power List (2009, 2011, 2013).
He collaborates with renowned winemakers: Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, , Jean-Marc Roulot, , Biondi Santi, , Argiano, , Comando G, and many others.

His innovative method involves going back wine to the ground, combining tasting and geology, to identify exceptional terroirs and guide the plantations.

A reference book for the world of wine

In addition to a scientific approach, the book is distinguished by its accessibility and richness of illustrations. It is a valuable tool for:

The winegrowers seeking to deepen their understanding of the terroir
The Oenologists and Students in viticulture
Enthusiasts of Viticultural geology and fine wines

With its 444 pages, , Terroir Footprints is an essential work, both a technical manual, an exploration narrative, and a reflection on the future of viticulture.

Article features

Title : Terroir Footprints: A Fascinating Trip to the Great World of Terroir, Burgundy, Barolo, Sonoma…
Author : Pedro Parra
Editor : Alit Wines
Publication date : May 27, 2021
Format : Connected
Number of pages : 444
Dimensions 25.5 x 21 x 3 cm
Weight : 1,850 g
Language : English
EAN13 : 9781889937465
ISBN : 978-1-889937-46-5