Grape Varieties and Vineyards of France (French Edition) Volume 1: The American Vines by Pierre Galet

Dive into the heart of the world wine heritage with Grapes and Vineyards of France (Volume 1): The American Vines, a exhaustive encyclopedia of Pierre Galet, an essential reference in the field ofAmpelography. This richly illustrated book serves as a valuable work tool for the winegrowers, researchers, and wine enthusiasts.

A scientific and accessible work

Thanks to a rigorous approach and a exemplary precision, this book deals in depth with the American grape varieties, of their story, of their Characteristics and their use in viticulture. The descriptions are supported by a detailed iconography, including some color photographs, of the technical diagrams and of the accurate illustrations allowing the identification of different varieties.

Rich and structured content

This first volume focuses on:

• Introduction to the study of grape varieties : a clear and detailed presentation of the topic.
• Phenotypic classification : an identification system based on the visible characteristics of the vines.
• The Vitaceae : an analysis of the botanical families of American grape varieties.
• Rootstocks : an essential point for the protection of vines against phylloxera and soil diseases.
• Direct producer hybrids : an exploration of resistant varieties and their historical and modern use.
• A complete bibliography : to further research on grape varieties and viticulture.
• An alphabetical index listing over 3,500 grape varieties : facilitating access to the sought-after information.
• A table of figures : to easily navigate among the numerous illustrations and diagrams.

A reference work for professionals and amateurs

With its 553 pages, its format 21 x 29 cm and its weight of 2 kg, this book aims to be a genuine work guide for the Oenologists, agronomists, winegrowers, and enlightened amateurs. Its technical content makes it a Solid foundation for understanding and mastering American grape varieties and their interaction with the European vine.

Item characteristics

• Title : Grape Varieties and Vineyards of France (Volume 1): The American Vines
• Author : Pierre Galet
• Editor : GALET PIERRE
• EAN13 : 9782902771035
• ISBN : 978-2-902771-03-5
• Publication date : November 5, 1999
• Format : 21 x 29 cm
• Pages : 553
• Weight : 2000 g
• Language : French
• Type of coverage : Paperback
• Series : Grapes and Vineyards of France (Volume 1)