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- 704pagine
- 25 ore di lettura
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Over the past twenty-five years, renowned critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. has explored legendary and emerging wineries worldwide, tasting hundreds of thousands of wines. In his latest work, he curates "the best of the best," offering readers a personal tour of wineries distinguished by their dedication to quality and excellence. This lavishly illustrated book showcases 175 of the most accomplished wine estates, celebrating both exceptional wines and the artisans behind them. Parker delves beyond labels and ratings, highlighting the land, history, and commitment of producers who share a passion for crafting outstanding wines. He begins with an overview of what constitutes greatness in wine: the ability to please the palate and intellect, offer intense aromas and flavors, improve with age, and reflect its origin and the skill of its makers. Insider tips for wine-lovers seeking extraordinary bottles are also included. The heart of the book features profiles of estates from Argentina, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United States, complete with full-color maps and historical context. Each profile provides essential geographical information, estate history, production techniques, visiting details, and tasting notes on recent vintages, alongside photographs of vineyards and their creators. A list of up-and-coming wineries and a glossary of wine terms make this an invaluable reference for both ama
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The World's Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2005
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- The World's Greatest Wine Estates
- Sottotitolo
- A Modern Perspective
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Robert M. Parker, Jr.
- Editore
- Simon & Schuster
- Pubblicato
- 2005
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 704
- ISBN10
- 0743237714
- ISBN13
- 9780743237710
- Serie
- Descrizione
- Over the past twenty-five years, renowned critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. has explored legendary and emerging wineries worldwide, tasting hundreds of thousands of wines. In his latest work, he curates "the best of the best," offering readers a personal tour of wineries distinguished by their dedication to quality and excellence. This lavishly illustrated book showcases 175 of the most accomplished wine estates, celebrating both exceptional wines and the artisans behind them. Parker delves beyond labels and ratings, highlighting the land, history, and commitment of producers who share a passion for crafting outstanding wines. He begins with an overview of what constitutes greatness in wine: the ability to please the palate and intellect, offer intense aromas and flavors, improve with age, and reflect its origin and the skill of its makers. Insider tips for wine-lovers seeking extraordinary bottles are also included. The heart of the book features profiles of estates from Argentina, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United States, complete with full-color maps and historical context. Each profile provides essential geographical information, estate history, production techniques, visiting details, and tasting notes on recent vintages, alongside photographs of vineyards and their creators. A list of up-and-coming wineries and a glossary of wine terms make this an invaluable reference for both ama