Chilean wines have sparked tremendous interest throughout the world. Their success is now explained by this account of the origins and development of an industry with a rich 450 years winemaking tradition. Chilean enologist and prolific wine-writer Rodrigo Alvarado searches out the major landmarks and keystones of the history of wine and humankind and weaves them into a highly-readable tale that affords us an in-depth understanding of Chile's long-standing tradition of wine. The text, beautifully illustrated by Chilean artist Raquel Echenique, is required reading for any wine lover looking to become a true connoisseur.
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Rodrigo Alvarado is considered to be Chile's foremost wine writer and historian and is the author of several titles on the subject.
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Vitis, the grapevine, emerged during the Tertiary Period, when the Earth was under the influence of glacial cold and the advancing ice modified the flora and fauna. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Cabernet Sauvignon, Roman Empire, New World, South Africa, Middle Ages, New Zealand, North America, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir, Asia Minor, Casablanca Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, Louis Pasteur, Santa Rita, Cabernet Franc, Maipo Valley, San Pedro, Casa Lapostolle, Melchor Concha, Middle East, Santa Carolina, South America, World War New!
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Vitis, the grapevine, emerged during the Tertiary Period, when the Earth was under the influence of glacial cold and the advancing ice modified the flora and fauna. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Cabernet Sauvignon, Roman Empire, New World, South Africa, Middle Ages, New Zealand, North America, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir, Asia Minor, Casablanca Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, Louis Pasteur, Santa Rita, Cabernet Franc, Maipo Valley, San Pedro, Casa Lapostolle, Melchor Concha, Middle East, Santa Carolina, South America, World War New!
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- The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas on page 87
- An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France by Clive Coates in Back Matter
- The Global Encyclopedia of Wine, Updated Edition (includes CD-ROM) by Peter Forrestal in Back Matter
- Los romanos (Spanish Edition) by Barrow R. H. in Back Matter
- Agricultural Engineer by Jack Rudman in Back Matter
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