Chilean Wine: The Heritage, A Journey from the Origins of the Vine to the Present (Hardcover)

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There's no denying it. Chile's fine wines have earned their place in the world of wine in recent years. Chilean wines have sparked tremendous interest throughout the world. Their success is now explained by this account of the origins and developments of an industry with a rich 450 year 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.

This text, beautifully illustrated by Chilean artist Raquel Echenique, is required reading for any wine-lover looking to become a true connoisseur.

About the Author

Rodrigo Alvarado is considered to be Chile's foremost wine writer and historian and is the author of several titles on the subject.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 206 pages
• Publisher: Wine Appreciation Guild (November 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891267809
• ISBN-13: 978-1891267802
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #941,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)