Le Petit Larousse des Vins (French edition) Discover, Recognize, Taste

The Petit Larousse des Vins is a practical encyclopedia aimed at all wine enthusiasts, whether beginners or connoisseurs. This comprehensive guide accompanies you in discovering the world of wine, from learning how to select the best bottles to tasting and food and wine pairing. You will learn to recognize the different styles of wine based on their color, aromas, and flavors, and to choose your wines with the best pleasure/price ratio.

As you go through this guide, you will discover how to taste a wine to appreciate all its subtleties, how to serve it, and most importantly, how to effectively build and manage your personal cellar. Whether you are wondering what a varietal wine is, an organic wine, or a wine aged in oak barrels, you will find all the answers to your questions here. You will also learn how to buy wines "en primeur" and understand the subtleties of appellations and classifications.

This book offers you complete information on all the wines and vineyards of the world, with a particular focus on the major wine regions of France, Europe, and the New World. For each vineyard, the Petit Larousse des Vins presents the grape varieties used, the styles of wines produced, the recognized appellations, as well as the quality levels. A selection of the best producers is also provided to guide you in your choices.

To complement this exploration, a vintage chart and color maps are included, allowing you to visualize and understand the global wine geography.

Book Features:

• Title: Le Petit Larousse des Vins
• Format: Hardcover
• EAN13: 9782036006294
• ISBN: 978-2-03-600629-4
• Publisher: Larousse
• Publication Date: 18/08/2021
• Collection: Larousse de... Cuisine
• Number of Pages: 976
• Dimensions: 19.6 x 14.5 x 5.5 cm
• Weight: 1048 g
• Language: French