The Little Encyclopedia of Wine: Understanding Wine, Knowing How to Choose and Consume, Discovering Wines of the World (in Frenc

The Little Encyclopedia of Wine: Understanding Wine, Knowing How to Choose and Consume, Discovering Wines from Around the World of Thierry Morvan is a reference work intended for all wine enthusiasts, whether they are novices or knowledgeable connoisseurs.

This book answers the big questions that curious minds ask:

• How is a quality wine produced ?

• How to read a wine label and understand the mentions of appellation, grape variety, or vintage ?

• How to choose a good bottle Among the multitude of options available in the cellar, at the supermarket, or with the wine merchant ?

• How to serve, store, and pair wine with dishes to enhance each tasting ?

A comprehensive and illustrated panorama of wine

Through the cards, , paintings, , diagrams and educational illustrations, this encyclopedia highlights all aspects of wine. It includes both elements ofHistory of the vine and wine, just benchmarks on the World viticultural geography, covering France and the largest vineyards around the world.

Each chapter offers clear and accessible explanations, enriched with practical visuals to facilitate understanding. The book is designed as a visual guide to wine, allowing both to acquire the basics and to confirm one's knowledge.

A comprehensive overview of wine in the world

Beyond the French vineyards, the author offers a Exploration of international terroirs : Europe, America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand... The book highlights the richness and diversity of global viticulture.

It thus allows the reader to compare the wine styles, the methods of Winemaking and the characteristics of the major wine-producing countries. This global overview provides a comprehensive and structured vision of wine production and consumption through time and space.

A practical guide for better choosing and tasting

Thanks to concrete and illustrated advice, the book guides the reader through all the stages of the wine experience:

• choose a bottle suited to the occasion,

• understand the notion of grape variety and its expressions according to the regions,

• master the service principles (temperature, glassware, decantation),

• succeed in the food and wine pairings without a taste mistake.

These practical recommendations make it a essential tool to develop one's palate and enhance their tastings.

An accessible and comprehensive book

With his 400 pages Richly illustrated, this book combines rigor and pedagogy. Its clear structure and illustrations make it an ideal companion for both beginners and those looking to deepen their knowledge.

The Little Encyclopedia of Wine is both a practical manual and a true cultural reference on the world of wine.

Book features

• Title : The Little Wine Encyclopedia: Understanding Wine, Knowing How to Choose and Consume, Discovering Wines from Around the World

• Author : Thierry Morvan

• Editor : Hachette Pratique

• Collection : Wine – The Hachette Wine School Series

• Publication date : September 1, 2018

• Format : Connected

• Number of pages : 400

• Dimensions 23 x 19 x 4.1 cm

• Weight : 1395 g

• Language : French

• EAN13 : 9782017047032

• ISBN : 978-2-01-704703-2