A must for any reader wishing to thoroughly explore the world of wine, this book written by prestigious experts Carlos Gallego and Carlos Cidón offers an innovative perspective.
Carlos Gallego Gutiérrez was born into a wine-growing family. He studied oenology at the Wine School and Museum of Madrid. Since 1988 he has headed and supervised the Quality Control Department for the Toro Wine Region Designation of Origin. He is also an excellent wine taster and offers courses in wine tasting, viticulture, and oenology.
Carlos D. Cidón is among Spain’s most beloved chefs. His restaurant, Vivaldi, located in León, has earned a star in the Michelin Guide for its wonderful combination of nouvelle cuisine creativity and traditional Spanish ingredients. In addition to his work as a chef, he gives courses in cooking and wine tasting and is the author of several cookbooks.
Wine, Grape by Grape offers an enjoyable look at the ins and outs of viticulture, oenology, and wine tasting. Its innovative focus examines the world of wine through the different grape varieties of the regions of Spain, including their origins, characteristics, ampelographic description, and oenological aptitudes, some of which were previously unknown. Tempting recipes, specifically developed for each grape variety, provide the perfect finishing touch to this unique work.
