Phillips, Rod
French Wine: A History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520355439
- author:
- Phillips, Rod
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 319
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History,Europe, France,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive history of wine in France, from ancient Etruscan and Greek imports to its current status as a global market leader.
French Wine: A History explores the cultural, economic, and historical contexts that have shaped the country's wine industry. Rod Phillips examines the influences of religion, politics, war, climate, and vine diseases on grape growing and winemaking in each major region.
This book provides a rich understanding of France's unrivalled reputation for its wine, making it an essential reference for collectors, consumers, sommeliers, and industry professionals alike.
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