The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to the Wines of the World

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., New York, 1997

0789420791 / 9780789420794

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As-new hardcover, 1st American edition (1987) w/ full no. line showing 1st printing, as-new mylar-protected jacket w/ uniformly clipped inside flyleaf corners, immaculate smooth-cut text-block exterior, superb library-durable Burgundy linen-over-boards cover w/ titles handsomely gold-engraved on front panel & spine, as-new sewn binding w/ tight signatures & w/ Burgundy-gold-checked cloth bands at spine-caps, pristine interior handsomely printed on excellent gloss-laminated paper * Richly illustrated throughout w/ full color photographs, wine labels, & maps * 8.74" x 11.12" x 1.62", 2.42 kg, 600 pp. * More than 4,000 appellations & wine styles described & almost 2,000 producers profiled, from the great French chateaux to the best wineries of the New World * Authoritative, international & up-to-date, the geographically organized "New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" is combines nearly 100 detailed maps w/ information on all wine-growing areas, profiles of top producers & assessments of individual wines. The book's easy-reference style & tremendous breadth of information make it an unrivaled source of wine information for both beginners & wine buffs. Distinguished wine authority Tom Stevenson examines the viticultural history of each wine-making country, discussing its wine-producing regions & the current reputation of its wines. He analyzes the factors affecting the taste & quality of each region's wines (location, aspect, soil, micro-climates, grape varieties, & methods of viticulture & vinification) before assessing its appellations, the individual wine producers (chateaux or wineries) & of course the wines themselves. Tom Stevenson provides practical guidelines on wine tasting, while an "author's choice" chart at the end of each section lists the very best wines. A star-rating system identifies the finest producers & highlights those offering the best value. A taste chart explains how to identify the flavors in a wine & a troubleshooter's guide spots common wine flaws. Whether you are a newcomer wanting to explore the pleasures of wine or a wine enthusiast looking for inspiration, "The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" is the book to consult again & again. * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps, labels & custom-packages this EXCELLENT copy for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL (or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a below-cost additional fee) & to all international destinations via Mandatory USPS PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL at rates on request.…

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Titolo
The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to the Wines of the World
Autore
Stevenson, Tom; Forward by Serena Sutcliffe, Director of Sotheby's International Wine Department
Editore
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., New York
Anno di pubblicazione
1997
Condizione
As New
Sovraccoperta
As New
Rilegatura
Hardcover
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
0789420791
ISBN 13
9780789420794
Disegnatore
Richly illustrated throughout w/ full color photographs, wine labels, & maps
Edizione
1st American Edition
Stampa
1st Printing
Peso dell'articolo
2,42 chilogrammi

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