An indispensable book for every wine lover, from some of the world's greatest experts.

Where do wine grapes come from and how are they related to each other? What is the historical background of each grape variety? Where are they grown? What sort of wines do they make and, most importantly, what do they taste like?

Using the most cutting-edge DNA analysis and detailing almost 1,400 distinct grape varieties, as well as myriad correct (and highlighting almost as many incorrect) synonyms, this particularly beautiful book includes revelatory grape family trees, and a rich variety of illustrations from Viala and Vermorel's seminal ampelography with century-old illustrations. Combining Jancis Robinson's world view, nose for good writing and good wines with Julia Harding's expertise and attention to detail plus Dr Vouillamoz's unique level of scholarship, Wine Grapes offers essential and original information in greater depth and breadth than has ever been available before. A book for wine students, wine experts and wine lovers everywhere.

AWARDS

Best Wine, Beer and Spirits Book and winner of the Jane Grigson award, IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Awards 2014
A wine book of the year, 2013, The Times, London
Faiveley International Wine Book of the Year 2013, Roederer Awards
Best Viticulture Book 2013, OIV Awards
Best Drink Book 2012, Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards
Best Beverage Book 2012, James Beard Awards
Best Drink Book 2012, André Simon Awards
Hall of Fame for Best Wine Book 2012, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Best Drinks Book 2012, Wine & Spirits magazine
One of the V&A's '100 books essential for preserving humanity'

AU PLUS PRÈS DU TERRAIN DEPUIS PLUS DE 30 ANS, L’ÉQUIPE DU GUIDE HACHETTE DES VINS PARTAGE TOUTE SON EXPÉRIENCE ET SON EXPERTISE.

DÉCOUVRIR L’UNIVERS DU VIN : 

• L’histoire, de l’Antiquité à nos jours
• Les grands cépages et les terroirs
• Les nouvelles réglementations et le décryptage des étiquettes
• L’élaboration du vin, de la vigne à la bouteille
• L’achat, le service, la dégustation et la conservation
• Les accords mets & vins

PARCOURIR LA FRANCE & LE MONDE :

• Un voyage dans les vignobles
• Tous les vignobles français : histoire, cépages, terroirs
• L'intégralité des appellations d'origine contrôlée : profils des vins, garde, prix...
• 30 grands pays viticoles à la loupe

D'UN SEUL COUP D'OEIL :

• 45 cartes des vignobles de France et du monde
• La notation des millésimes depuis 1945
• Les grands crus et leurs classements
• Les style de vins
• Des focus sur les grands domaines et leurs bouteilles de rêve
• Un glossaire des cépages et le vocabulaire du vin.

• Cos’è il vino e com’è fatto
• Scegliere una bottiglia
• La degustazione
• L’abbinamento al cibo
• Come servire il vino
• Quanto spendere?
• I vitigni più importanti
• I vini nel mondo