Pigott, Stuart, 1960-

Planet wine : a grape-by-grape visual guide to the contemporary wine world / Stuart Pigott. - London : Mitchell Beazley, 2004. - 155 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Introduction: Grape varieties. Terroir. Growing Flavour. High-tech Winemaking.Low-tech Winemaking. Wine Fashions. Wine Media.- Red Grape.- White Grape.- 1. Battle of the Giants: Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot. Shiraz. Nebbiolo.Grenache.Chardonnay (warm climate).- 2. Search for Elegance: Chardonnay (cool climate). Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling. Pinot Noir. Sangiovese. Syrah.- 3. Renaissance of the Originals: Assyrtiko. Agiorgitiko. Barbera. Blaufrankisch / Kekfrankos / Lemberger. Blauer Zweigelt. Cabernet Franc. Carmenere. Chenin Blanc. Furmint. Garganega. Fiano. Gewurztraminer. Gruner Veltliner. Malbec. Tannat. Mourvedre / Mataro. Muscat a Petit Grains / Muskateller / Moscato. Nero d'Avola. Petit Verdot. Pinotage. Pinot Blanc / Pinot Bianco / Weissburgunder. Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio / Graubergunder. Seyval Blanc. Tempranillo / Tinto Roriz / Aragones. Teroldego Rotliano. Lagrein. Touriga Nacional et al. Viognier. Sylvaner. Welschriesling. Zinfandel / Primitivo.- Index.

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Wine and wine making.

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