How many times have we concealed hearing: “What wine do the gentlemen want to drink?” so as not to have to choose one from an endless list of names, accompanied by their corresponding wineries and varieties, unable to discern among so much information on the restaurant’s menu.
Well, for all those wine lovers who want to expand their knowledge, Jules Gaubert-Turpin and Adrien Grant Smith Bianchi have written two illustrated books from the Cinco Tintas publishing house, full of information and maps on Spanish and international wines that will help us become true experts. .
Cover of the book ‘The wine list, please, a new atlas of the world’s wine regions
Adrien Grant Smith Bianchi, 2017, 2022
The wine list, please is a new atlas of the world’s wine regions that includes 56 countries, with 92 maps full of useful information, while reviewing 8,000 years of history, from the beginnings in Georgia, cradle of international viticulture , to the present day. There are also curious facts, for example that Magellan spent more money on wine than on weapons to go around the world or that Ethiopian winegrowers dig pits around the vineyards to protect the clusters from pythons, and also offers relevant information such as that Spain, France and Italy are the largest wine producers in the world, between the three of them they produce half of all the wine worldwide.
The book includes fascinating data about each area, the ranking of world production, planted hectares, annual production, the proportion of white and red grapes and even the influences received, with maps of all wine regions and all appellations of origin. , and a great informative epilogue about varieties, aromas, colors, a mini guide to know how to drink or know the tasting temperatures of each wine
Cover of the book ‘French Wine Route’
Adrien Grant Smith Bianchi, 2017, 2022
France is known as the country of wine, in addition to fame, they have a long tradition of centuries that makes their wines a world reference. In the French Wine Route book, the authors take us on a journey through the 15 major French vineyard regions, with 85 maps and with details of the appellations, descriptions of the grape varieties, tasting tips and abundant maps.
Climate, cultivation, subsoil… there are many factors that explain the incredible wines that are made in the most famous vineyards in the world such as Languedoc-Roussillon, Bordeaux, Provence or Burgundy. One of the most pleasant trips.
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2024-02-07 05:49:16
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