Dimensions
197 x 267 x 27mm
The Role of Geology, Climate, and Culture in the Making of French Wines
Why are the great vineyards of France located where they are? Why does one site produce a superior wine, while an adjacent plot that looks the same, yields a lesser one? The answeres may lie in terroir: the complex interplay of geology, soil, climate, and culture. James E Wilson's authoritative work is the first to address these questions and will enthrall and inform all who appreciate fine wine.
This in-depth study, the result of years of meticulous research, reveals the relationshuip between rocks and grapes. Here is natural history and social history, little-known fact and anecdote, woven into the compelling tale of how geology influences the quality of wine. Individual chapters describe the diverse geologies of the wine regions. Little known districts are discovered and world-famous ones are celebrated for their viticultural riches.
