White Wine: The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties & Styles

• Authors: MIKE DESIMONE & JEFF JENSSEN
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Language: English
• Publication date: 05/2023
• Number of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 26 x 25 cm
• Weight: 1000g
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781682687840

Presentation :

Discover the delicious world of white wine with profiles of all the must-try grape varieties, from Albarino to Viognier and Bordeaux styles to Vinho Verde, and delve into popular favorites, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sherry. Peppered with interesting facts and figures, each chapter examines a grape variety or blend, with comprehensive at-a-glance information that tells you what to expect in the glass, food pairing suggestions, and hundreds of recommended wines, from bargains to big spenders. Detailed essays trace the history of each variety or style, including its origins, preferred growing conditions, the countries and regions that produce it, and typical characteristics. Winemakers and other industry experts share their wisdom with stunning photography that brings the vineyards, grapes, and bottles to life. Complete with a handy checklist to track the delectable wines you taste, White Wine is the perfect resource to help you appreciate the world's finest white wines. Over 200 photographs!

The authors:

Mike DeSimone is a wine columnist for Wine Enthusiast, Robb Report, and Forbes, and co-author of Red Wine, which won the International Gourmand Award for the world's best wine book. He lives in New York City and Spain.

Jeff Jenssen is a wine writer for Wine Enthusiast, Robb Report, and Forbes, and co-author of Red Wine, which won the International Gourmand Award for the world's best wine book. He lives in New York City.