When grapes become wine

Enter the world of wine by discovering the many steps necessary for winemaking. Through numerous photos and illustrations, this book will offer you a solid foundation of knowledge about the history and production of wine. From Transcaucasia to the Caspian Sea, wine appeared several millennia ago! Discover in this book the history of wine thanks to numerous archaeological researches that have made it possible to find very ancient remains of winemaking from wild vines. You will also access the contemporary world of wine by travelling through the regions that produce this nectar of the gods. Grape varieties, harvests, the construction of an appellation, fermentation and tasting are all economic, sociological and historical issues that you will understand from didactic diagrams. Pascale Scheromm, a researcher at INRA, has written a book for all wine lovers, whether they are wine professionals or enlightened wine lovers.