Wines of South America (eBook)

The Essential Guide

Evan Goldstein (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2014
312 Seiten
University of California Press (Verlag)
978-0-520-95875-3 (ISBN)

Infos

The most comprehensive guide to the wines of the entire continent, Wines of South America introduces readers to the astounding quality and variety of wines that until recently have been enjoyed, for the most part, only locally. Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein leads wine enthusiasts on an exciting geographical journey across ten countries, describing the wines, grapes, and regions of each.

Goldstein begins the tour with a continental overview, discussing the arrival of the vine and wine culture, surveying the range of grapes planted and cultivated, and summarizing the development of modernday viticulture and winemaking. He explores the two giants of the continent, Argentina and Chile, in expansive chapters that cover their unique histories, wine regions, wine styles, prominent grapes, and leading producers. Goldstein covers the evolving industries of Brazil and Uruguay and discusses the modern-day activities in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Up-to-date maps, several engaging photos, and pertinent statistics support each section, which also feature lively profiles of key individuals and wineries that have influenced the development of the craft. A closing chapter is devoted to food in South America, with specific information on wine country dining and leading chefs and restaurants. The author provides practical advice for travelers, an appendix of available resources for learning more about the wines of each region, and lists of ‘top 10’ wine recommendations for quick reference.

Inhalt

List of Maps 
Acknowledgments  
Introduction: The Vinos and Vinhas of South America  
1. Overview  
2. Grape Varieties  
3. Argentina  
4. Chile  
5. Brazil  
6. Uruguay  
7. Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela  
Touring South American Wine Country  
Dining South American Style  
Super South American Selections  
Decoding South American Wine Labels  
Sources  
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.8.2014
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Grundkochbücher
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Getränke
• Schlagworte: Alcohol • Argentina • argentinian wine • Bolivia • Brazil • Chile • chilean wine • Colombia • Ecuador • food in south america • food science • GRAPES • History • Master Sommelier • Paraguay • Peru • red wine • South America • South American History • south american wine • Uruguay • variety of wines • Venezuela • vine regions • viticulture • white wine • wine country dining • Wine Culture • wine enthusiasts • wine making • wine recommendations • wines • Wine styles
• ISBN-10: 0-520-95875-6 / 0520958756
• ISBN-13: 978-0-520-95875-3 / 9780520958753