L’Incroyable histoire du vin (in French) : : de la préhistoire à nos jours, 10 000 ans d'aventure by B. Simmat & D. Casanave

The Incredible History of Wine (French edition) is a new edition of the book by Benoist Simmat and Daniel Casanave, enriched with 40 new pages about Beaujolais. This book tells the fascinating story of wine, a true symbol of human civilization.

For millennia, wine has been considered the ultimate religious beverage. It appears in the Bible with Noah, who plants the vine after the Flood. During Antiquity, this fermented drink was flavored, mixed with seawater, and favored by the pharaohs, Greek philosophers, and Roman patricians.

Over the centuries, wine has established itself as a central element of cultures around the world. In Baghdad as in feudal Europe, it was at the heart of rites and ceremonies, symbolizing both nobility and conviviality. Princes and clerics perfected the art of tasting, making wine a symbol of refinement.

The book also traces the spread of wine thanks to the Great Discoveries, which allowed its export to Asia and America, establishing wine as a pillar of Mediterranean culture globally. The invention of the bottle transformed oenology into a way of life, and today, nearly half of the world's nations produce wine.

With this fifth edition, The Incredible History of Wine is enriched with a chapter dedicated to the Beaujolais vineyard, a unique region that continues to impact wine history. This addition allows exploration of the specificities of this region and understanding its role in the evolution of modern viticulture.

This book is a true tribute to wine, its origins, its evolution, and its cultural impact through the centuries. Whether you are a wine lover, history enthusiast, or curious to discover the intricacies of viticulture, The Incredible History of Wine is a must-have in your library.

Product Features

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9791037512536
• ISBN: 979-10-375-1253-6
• Publisher: LES ARENES BD
• Publication Date: 10/10/2024
• Number of Pages: 372
• Dimensions: 25.6 x 18.3 x 3.1 cm
• Weight: 1107 g
• Language: French