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TOKAI, THE WINE OF FREEDOM
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Item Number: 7373
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Product Description
"Tokaj is Eden abandoned. Here miracles follow upon the expectation of
epiphany as light falls on shadow." So begins this beautiful and
passionate book where the author reflects the exotic beauty and emotions
of the wine, the countryside and the people. No other wine region in
the world can provide anything remotely similar.
Tokaj,
traditionally referred to as "the wine of kings and the king of wine" is
in a state of rediscovery as the nation of Hungary enjoys its new era
of freedom. This is a bi-lingual book, published in both Hungarian and
English, reflecting the global demand for this rare wine.
The
extraordinary photography reveals the unique geography, the terror, the
grape varieties, the botrytis ripening and processing of the grapes and
the people who devote their lives to this viticultural nectar. The major
estates and their essential statistics are provided. A full color,
fold-out Viticultural map of the Tokaj region orients the reader to the
55 estates approved to produce this special wine.
A
description of the enological practices that yield the Aszu wines is
provided along with vintage charts from 1801 to present. (the wine is
known to keep for a 100 years). As French, Spanish, English and American
itners are now involved, there is a blend of tradition and modern
winemaking, raising the quality to even higher levels. higher levels.
"For this Garden of Eden needs lovers true and fair, willing to make the pilgrimage for the treasures of Nature."
Product Details
- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Wine Appreciation Guild; Har/Map edition (January 1, 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1891267507
- ISBN-13: 978-1891267505
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Product Dimensions:
11.5 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
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