₡14.700
Descripción
Laura Catena and the oenologist Alejandro Vigil, two leading figures in the world of wine, present Malbec Mon Amour. This book, which combines detailed expert information with beautiful drawings and images and fun anecdotes and facts, takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history and development of Malbec as well as the different terroirs of Mendoza where the grape has thrived so well. In Malbec Mon Amour they tell us how and why Malbec became Argentina's iconic grape variety, establishing itself as the quintessential Argentine variety in elite wine circles. Learn all you need to know about Malbec, from its development since Roman times, and its spread from the reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine right up to the phylloxera plague. See how the wine grape changed with Nicola Catena's arrival in South America and the diligent work of the first immigrants establishing vines in the country. Take a road trip with Laura and Alejandro through the famous Uco Valley, featuring the history of high-altitude Malbec, its geology, and the scientific research of the Catena Institute.
Detalles
| Formato | Tapa dura |
| Número de Páginas | 200 |
| Lenguaje | Inglés |
| Editorial | Catapulta |
| Fecha de Publicación | 2023-05-08 |
| Dimensiones | 11.0" x 8.2" x 0.8" pulgadas |
| Letra Grande | No |
| Con Ilustraciones | No |
| Temas | América Latina |
Acerca del Autor
Dr. Laura Catena, a Harvard and Stanford trained biologist and physician, was born into one of the world's great wine families. After publishing Vino Argentino (Chronicle Books, 2010), Laura began to put together the materials for a book that would highlight the historical circumstances and relevant vineyard details that are at the core of the world's most iconic wines. Gold in the Vineyards received the 2019 award for "Best in Wine History" from Gourmand Cookbook Awards. Dr. Laura Catena has been named one of the top 25 wine innovators by Grape Collective. Alejandro Vigil is the most prestigious winemaker in Argentina. A graduate in agricultural engineering with a master's degrees in both winemaking and irrigation management, he began his career in Catena Zapata in 2002. In 2007 he was appointed Winemaking Director. Under Alejandro's direction, the winery was named New World Winery of the Year in 2010 by Wine Enthusiast and Winery of the Year in 2012 by Wine and Spirits Magazine. A naturally restless person, Alejandro strives to channel his creative energy into pushing the limits of conventional viticultural and winemaking wisdom.
Garantía & Otros
| Garantía: | 30 dias por defectos de fabrica |
| Peso: | 0.93 kg |
| SKU: | 9789876379731 |
| Publicado en Unimart.com: | 27/12/23 |
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