Vines and Wines in Lebanon: 4000 Years of Success (French Edition) By Jean-Pierre Bel

Vineyards and Wines in Lebanon: 4000 Years of Success, written by Jean-Pierre Bel, is much more than just a book on oenology: it is a tribute to the millennia-old history of a country whose Wine is an integral part of cultural identity..

The reputation of Lebanese wines does not date from yesterday. If the modernization of the wine sector experienced a significant boost in the 19th century thanks to the Jesuits established in the Bekaa Valley, the author demonstrates that this reputation dates back to Antiquity. From the very first chapters, it explores the deep historical roots of the Lebanese vineyard, mentioning the praises repeated over the centuries addressed to the nectars produced on these lands.

Through a documented and passionate narrative, the book highlights the Transformations of the Lebanese wine sector from the 1990s, a period of Restructuring and renewal, marked by an increase in quality and a significant rise in the number of farms. This wine boom reflects a renewed vitality, driven by men and women concerned with perpetuate an ancestral tradition while aligning with a modern dynamic.

Jean-Pierre Bel aims to show how this exceptional expertise, transmitted from generation to generation, allowed contemporary Lebanese winemakers to reach heights of international recognition. A passion for wine that transcends ages and makes Lebanon a a key player in the Mediterranean wine scene.

Illustrated with historical facts, portraits of estates, and analyses of grape varieties and terroirs, this book will appeal to both the wine enthusiasts that the enthusiasts of history and Mediterranean culture.

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• Title : Vineyards and Wines in Lebanon: 4000 Years of Success

• Author : Jean-Pierre Bel

• Type of work : Paperback

• Editor : Books on Demand

• Publication date : August 27, 2014

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• ISBN : 978-2-322-03748-3

• Number of pages : 412

• Language : French

• Dimensions : 22 x 17 x 2.7 cm

• Weight : 722 g

• Availability : Print on demand