Unusual Wines by Pierrick Bourgault | Jonglez

Dive into the fascinating world of unusual wines with "Unusual Wines" by Pierrick Bourgault. This captivating book introduces you to extraordinary vineyards and winemaking techniques from around the world. Here are some of the unique viticultural treasures you will find in this book:

• Volcanic vineyards listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
• Peace wine, a unique blend of over 600 varieties from around the world.
• 15-meter-tall vines in Italy and Portugal.
• Ice wines from Quebec.
• Wine from the Gobi desert.
• Huge yields in Taiwan.
• Harvesting on December 31.
• Classical music among the vines.
• Bordeaux made with dry ice.
• Sparkling wine for disgorging at home.

Each section of the book explores different aspects of viticulture through eight main topics:

1. Climates: How extreme weather conditions influence viticulture.
2. Terroirs: Soil diversity and its impact on wine quality.
3. Grape varieties: Rare and unusual grape varieties.
4. Work in the vineyard: Unique vine-growing techniques.
5. Winemaking: Wine production processes, including unconventional methods.
6. Color: Variety of colors and their meanings.
7. Ageing: Different approaches to aging wine.
8. Packaging: Innovations in wine packaging and presentation.

"Unusual Wines" is a true treasure for those who love originality and hate standardization. It offers a fresh perspective on the world of wines and winemaking techniques around the globe.

Purchase "Unusual Wines" on Athenaeum.com and embark on a unique journey into the fascinating world of unusual wines.

Caractéristiques :

• Title: Unusual Wines
  
• Author: Pierrick Bourgault
  
• Publisher: Jonglez
  
• Imprint: Jonglez
  
• ISBN: 978-2-36195-139-9
  
• Published: April 6, 2016
  
• Format: Hardcover, 256 pages
  
• Dimensions: 292 x 238 x 28 mm
  
• Weight: 1262g