Rock and Wine, exploring Swiss vineyards (French edition) Edited by Rainer Kündig

Rock and Wine – Discovering Swiss Vineyards is a true geo-oenological exploration of the Swiss wine terroir, the result of a unique collaboration between geologists, oenologists, winemakers, and wine specialists.

This prestigious box set, led by Rainer Kündig, includes a main book of 612 pages and 10 regional booklets, all richly illustrated with maps, graphics, and color photographs.

A New Approach to Wine Terroir

Through accessible and well-documented writing, this book questions: does rock really influence wine? And if so, how?

Each chapter deciphers the concepts of terroir, soil, microclimate, minerality, and geological composition, to understand their impact on the vine and grape quality. A goldmine for those curious about viticulture, science enthusiasts, or informed science lovers of Swiss wines.

An Exceptional Geological Diversity in Switzerland

The Swiss geology, characterized by a mosaic of rock formations, plays a central role in the diversity and richness of local vineyards. From the limestone of the Jura to the glacial moraines of the Plateau, and through the crystalline rocks of Valais, each wine region benefits from a unique subsoil, a vector of grape variety expression.

Contents of the Box Set

• Main Book: 15 thematic chapters ranging from the depths of the Earth to the vine and wine, including climate, soil chemistry, and influential natural elements.

• 10 Regional Booklets: an immersion into the wine landscapes of Geneva, Ticino, Valais, and the Three Lakes, for a regional and comparative reading of the terroir.

An Award-Winning and Essential Work

Crowned with the 2019 OIV Award, this work stands as an international reference in oenogeology. It captivates with its scientific rigor, its educational approach, and its desire to make geology accessible to all wine enthusiasts.

Article Characteristics

• Type of Item: Illustrated Book in a Box Set

• Title: Rock and Wine – Discovering the Swiss Vineyards

• Publisher: AS Verlag

• Editorial Direction: Rainer Kündig

• Publication Date: January 1, 2018

• Language: French

• Number of Pages: 612

• Dimensions: 28.4 x 21.7 x 7 cm

• Weight: 3,200 g

• EAN13: 9783906055923

• ISBN: 978-3-906055-92-3

• Box Set: Main Book + 10 Stitched Booklets

• Illustrations: Numerous maps, diagrams, and color photos

• Award: 2019 OIV Award