WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF WINE
The
three versions of the ‘Atlas of Viticulture’ (World, Europe and Germany) between
them encompass more than 1500 of the world’s wine production areas.
Alongside the traditional wine regions, you will also find some new and unfamiliar terroirs.
Global
warming is leading to profound change in viticulture. These days, wine
is even produced in places like Alaska and Norway, which are generally
more reminiscent of ice and snow.
At the other end of the scale,
developments in tropical viticulture (new grape varieties and wine
cellaring techniques) now mean that wine can be produced in countries
like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Tanzania.
To depict the
extraordinary diversity of wine and vineyards worldwide on just two maps
is almost impossible. We have therefore had to compromise in order to
appeal to both the professional connoisseur and the enthusiastic
amateur.
We have set out to produce a map which was easy to read
and included both traditional appellations as well as new and unfamiliar
regions.
The scale of the map would not always allow the
presentation of sub-regions or individual winemakers within the
traditional production areas. However, larger scale maps of Germany,
France, Italy and the Iberian Peninsula are also available in this
series.
As far as possible, the map references are international
and in the language of the particular country. Where they cannot be
translated, for instance in areas where the Roman alphabet is not used
or in places where more than one language is spoken (eg Belgium) or
where misunderstanding may arise (Hrvatska – Croatia, Shqiperia –
Albania), the current English term has been used or adjoined.