Unusual Wines (Jonglez) (Jonglez Photo Books) - Hardcover

Pierrick Bourgault

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2361951398 ISBN 13: 9782361951399

Publisher: Jonglez, 2016

Synopsis

Volcanic vineyards listed as UNESCO World Heritage, a peace wine blending over 600 varieties from around the world, vines standing 15 metres tall in Italy and Portugal, ice wines from Quebec, a wine from the Gobi desert, Taiwan's huge yields, harvesting on 31 December, classical music among the vines, a Bordeaux made with dry ice, a sparkling wine for disgorging at home. This book features the viticultural techniques of many countries; they are far enough off the radar to delight anyone who loves originality and hates standardization. The book covers eight topics: Climates, Terroirs, Grape varieties, Work in the vineyard, Winemaking, Colour, Ageing, Packaging.

About this title

About the Author:

Pierrick Bourgault (winner of the 2013 Grand Prix of the Association Francaise des Journalistes Agricoles) has spent twenty years travelling the world in a quest to unearth dozens of unusual wines. His guide ranges from conventional practices explained in an informative way to the least-known expertise and techniques.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jonglez
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 2361951398
• ISBN 13: 9782361951399
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256