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Clos-Vougeot Meeting 2022 (French Edition): The Saga of the Grape Varieties
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Available in stockDiscover "The Saga of the Grape Varieties", the result of the Rencontres du Clos-Vougeot 2022, under the direction of Jocelyne Pérard and Joëlle Brouard. This book explores the fascinating history of grape varieties, from the first vineyards in Georgia to the current challenges of climate adaptation. Rich in anecdotes and scientific analyses, it highlights forgotten varieties and global viticultural diversity. Dive into the heart of the evolution of grape varieties and their essential role in wine culture. A must-read for enthusiasts and aficionados.
- Author
- Jocelyne Pérard
Joëlle Brouard - Language
- French 🇫🇷
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Clos-Vougeot Meeting 2022: The Grape Varieties Saga
Under the direction of Jocelyne Pérard and Joëlle Brouard
Published by the UNESCO Chair Culture and Traditions of Wine at the University of Burgundy.
Summary: A unique exploration of grape varieties and their history
This fascinating book answers a crucial question for any wine enthusiast: "Which grape variety is this wine from?" Grape varieties, at the heart of the identity of wines worldwide, embody exceptional diversity. This volume, based on the communications from the Clos-Vougeot Meetings 2022, immerses you in the millennia-old history of grape varieties, their evolution, and their adaptation to contemporary environmental challenges.
A historical and scientific journey
Grape varieties are more than just types of grapes: they tell a rich and eventful story. This work covers various topics, such as:
- The discovery of the first wines in Georgia around 6000 B.C.
- The spread of grape varieties in the ancient Mediterranean.
- The first modern classifications of varieties in the Middle Ages.
- Scientific advances, from ampelography to modern genomics.
Each chapter highlights recent research that reveals the origins and fate of ancient or contemporary grape varieties.
A fascinating geographical diversity
The book also explores the global geography of grape varieties, their crossings, and migrations. Discover captivating anecdotes about:
- Mauzac in Roussillon,
- Chenin from Loire,
- Albariño in Ribeira Sacra,
- Ligurian Pigato,
- Grape varieties created in South America,
- And the revival of modest European grape varieties.
Grape varieties facing environmental challenges
In the context of climate change, the future of grape varieties is uncertain. This book offers reflections and solutions on their ability to adapt to current transformations. Experts analyze how to preserve this unique heritage while anticipating future challenges.
A tribute to wine and its cultural values
This work celebrates the motto of the UNESCO Chair:
“Understanding wine as a cultural product, a vector of civilization, whose informed consumption is a true art of living and a philosophy linked to conviviality and sharing.”
Item Features:
- Format: Paperback
- EAN13: 9782918173342
- ISBN: 978-2-918-17334-2
- Publisher: University of Burgundy - LiR3S - CNRS
- Publication Date: 07/23/2023
- Number of Pages: 332
- Dimensions: 16 x 24 x 2.5 cm
- Language: French
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- Author
- Jocelyne Pérard
Joëlle Brouard - Collection
- Meetings of Clos-Vougeot
- Language
- French 🇫🇷
- Publisher
- Chaire U
- Number of pages
- 332
- Date of publication
- 01/07/2023