Wine Atlas of Germany [Hardcover]

Featuring sixty-seven exceptional color maps as well as eighty-seven vivid images by photographer Hendrik Holler and others, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date atlas of German winea detailed reference to vineyards and appellations. The authors explain the geography of all the German wine-growing regions and provide independent analysis and ranking of the most significant vineyards in each region. In addressing the growing American appreciation of German wines, the atlas pays in-depth attention to Rieslings from the Mosel and other premier regions while also acquainting readers with wines from less familiar areas such as the Ahr, Baden, the Taubertal, and Franconia. Beautifully produced, with helpful sidebars and succinct essays, this book will become the standard reference on the subject.

Dieter Braatzis Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the German magazineDer Feinschmeckerand author of a guide to Germanys best wine estates.Ulrich Sautteris the author ofWein A-Z.Ingo Swobodawrites forDer Feinschmeckerand is the coauthor ofRiesling.Kevin D. Goldberg(translator) is an Instructor of History at Kennesaw State University and the author of a forthcoming book on the history of the German wine trade.

Foreword
Translators Note

Introduction
What Makes a Vineyard Unique?
The History of Winegrowing in Germany
Grape Varieties

Maps of the Winegrowing Regions
Ahr
Mosel
Saar
Ruwer
Mittelrhein
Rheingau
Nahe
Rheinhessen
Pfalz
Hessische Bergstrasse
Baden
W?rttemberg
Taubertal
Franconia
Saxony
Saale-Unstrut

Vineyard Index
Village Index
Major Producers
Acknowledgments and Credits

This serious, detailed examination of one of the world's greatest wine countries. . . is an impressive reference resource.

For the diligent student or even the mildly curious, it's a great way to learn about the colc-