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The Little Wine Encyclopedia: Your Complete Guide to Understanding, Choosing, and Enjoying Wines from Around the World

Dive into the fascinating world of wine with this richly illustrated and accessible encyclopedia. Whether you are a beginner enthusiast or an experienced connoisseur, this book will accompany you in your exploration of the world of wines.

Learn to decipher the secrets of great wines and choose bottles that will delight your taste buds. The Little Wine Encyclopedia offers you a world tour of vineyards, discovering the most renowned grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles.

A complete guide to all aspects of wine:

• Viticulture: Discover the different stages of producing a quality wine, from vine cultivation to winemaking and aging.
• Grape Varieties: Learn to identify the main red, white, and rosé grape varieties and their taste characteristics.
• Appellations: Explore the major French and international wine regions, and discover the specifics of their appellations.
• Tasting: Learn tasting techniques to analyze the appearance, nose, palate, and finish of a wine.
• Food and Wine Pairings: Discover the basic principles for pairing wines with dishes to enhance your meals.

A comprehensive overview of the wines of the world:

• France: Explore French vineyards, from Bordeaux to Burgundy, through Champagne and the Rhône Valley.
• The Rest of the World: Discover wines from Italy, Spain, Germany, Australia, the United States, and many other countries.

Practical tips for choosing and enjoying wine:

• How to Choose a Wine: Learn to decipher labels and choose wines according to your tastes and budget.
• Serving Wine: Discover the ideal serving temperatures for each type of wine.
• Storing Wine: Learn to store your wines in the best conditions to preserve their taste qualities.
• Pairing Wines with Dishes: Find the perfect food and wine pairings to enhance your meals.

The Little Wine Encyclopedia is an essential book for all wine lovers who wish to deepen their knowledge and discover new taste horizons. With its illustrations, maps, and explanatory tables, this complete and accessible guide will accompany you in your exploration of the world of wines.

Book Features:

• • Format: Hardcover
  • EAN13: 9782017047032
  • ISBN: 978-2-01-704703-2
  • Publisher: Hachette Pratique
  • Publication Date: 09/2018
  • Collection: Wine
  • Series: L'école Hachette du vin
  • Number of Pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 4.1 cm
  • Weight: 1395 g
  • Language: French