Themed journey · 11 chapters
Origin & Regions
Why the same grape variety name can produce two completely different wines in two places: soil, climate, altitude and law, which together make up a wine's origin.
Chapter 1What Terroir IsSoil, Climate, People
Chapter 2The Wine Belts of the EarthLatitudes of Wine
Chapter 3Old World, New WorldTradition Meets Innovation
Chapter 4Cool, Warm, Continental, MaritimeFour Climate Types
Chapter 5Elevation and slopeSun and gradient
Chapter 6Rivers, lakes, the seaProximity to water
Chapter 7Soils at a glanceLimestone, slate, volcanic rock
Chapter 8Climate change is shifting boundariesBoundaries on the move
Chapter 9Protection of OriginAOC, DOC, GI
Chapter 10Vineyard Sites and Cru SystemsSite beats variety
Chapter 11The great wine nationsCountries compared