Color Atlas of Grape Varieties – 330 Varieties and Their Wines

The still growing interest in wines from around the world is also reflected in the rich viticultural literature. However, it is usually the wine, not the grape variety, that is the main focus. Yet it is precisely the grape varieties, with their diversity in appearance, characteristics, and requirements, that represent an interesting field of knowledge. They differ not only in the color and size of the grapes and the appearance of their leaves and shoot tips, but also in their requirements for soil and climate, their history, and their significance for viticulture in their native regions. Knowledge of grape varieties and their character is therefore important for every wine connoisseur. Famous wines such as Bordeaux, Chianti, Madeira, Tokaji, and many others can contain up to ten different grape varieties. It is the skill of the cellar master to blend these wines so that their qualities complement each other in the best possible way. North of the Alps, by contrast, wines are usually produced from a single grape variety, whose name appears on the label. Currently, there is also a clear trend toward placing greater emphasis on grape varieties. This book presents, in a clear and accessible manner for the interested layperson, the 330 most important grape varieties of the 60 largest wine-growing countries in the world. Origin, distribution, characteristics, qualities, and the character of the wine – including in blends with other varieties – as well as the traits of table grapes are all listed. Synonyms are also essential for wine lovers, since not everyone knows that, for example, Gutedel, Chasselas, and Fendant are the same variety. Contents: History of viticulture. The vine and its products. Structure and growth of the vine. Propagation. Rootstock breeding. Grafted vines. Pruning and training. Products from grapes. Grape varieties from A to Z. Wine landscapes of the world. Climate requirements of the vine. Climate and wine quality. Soil and wine taste. The most important wine-producing countries.

Book Information:

Hardcover: 326 pages
by Hans Ambrosi (Author), Bernd H. E. Hill (Author), Erika Maul (Author), Ernst H. Rühl (Author), Joachim Schmid (Author), Fritz Schumann (Author)
Publisher: Verlag Eugen Ulmer; Edition: 3rd edition (June 27, 2011)
Language: German
ISBN-10: 3800159570
ISBN-13: 978-3800159574
Dimensions and/or weight: 13.9 x 2.3 x 19.5 cm