Wine in 50 questions

• Author: PIERRE CASAMAYOR
• Publisher: Hachettes Pratique
• Language: French
• Publication date: 03/2022
• Number of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 21.5 x 26 cm
• Weight: 1122g
• Format: Softcover
• ISBN: 9782019461881

Presentation :

A tour of wine in 50 questions, the goal is achieved with this book by Pierre Casamayor, which answers all the questions of the wine enthusiast. You will find all the knowledge of an oenologist and also the clarity of a fine teacher, author of numerous works on the subject... supported by magnificent illustrations.

Understanding the label for purchasing: designations of origin and other official categories, organic wine, various mentions, official or not. Identifying the key words on the label, guessing the taste behind the acronyms, the important mentions that give clues about the quality or style of wine. Storing and appreciating wine: learning how to store wine, how to compose your cellar. Knowing when and how to uncork bottles, how to serve them, taste them and pair them with dishes for meals without false notes. Discovering the secrets of wine, grape varieties, terroirs, climates, know-how, returning to the origins of taste. Red wines, dry whites, sweet or liqueur wines, rosés, sparkling wines... And discovering the secrets of making the main types of wine.

The Author :

Pierre Casamayor , a renowned oenologist with a perfect knowledge of vineyards and winemaking techniques, is the author of several reference works devoted to wine and eaux-de-vie, including L'Ecole des alliances, L'Ecole de la goûter and Arômes du vin (Hachette Pratique).