| Author | Hugh Johnson Jancis Robinson |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | |
| Publisher | Mitchell Beazley |
Publication date | October 2019 (eighth edition) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) & digital |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 978-1784724030 |
| OCLC | 213401236 |
Wine maps of the world Since Hugh Johnson launched The World Atlas of Wine in 1971, it has sold over 4.7m copies worldwide in eight comprehensively revised editions, four of them co-authored by Jancis. Enjoy exclusive access to these fully searchable maps from the most recent, 2019 edition. Welcome to Wine-Searcher's encyclopedia of wine regions & appellations. Browse the wine world using the links (left), the map (below) or our custom search box. Each page describes the wines, grapes and terroir of the region in question. With 3,600+ entries we've got the whole world covered: Napa, Burgundy, Tuscany, even Tahiti. It is fascinating to look at a map of the world and see where most wineries are located. They are laid out in two bands around the globe, equidistant from the equator. This is the perfect band of area for the grapes to get enough sunlight, not freeze in the fall, not roast in the summer. On the map below, the main wine regions are shown in green.
The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and (since 2003) Jancis Robinson, MW, is an atlas and reference work on the world of wine, published by Mitchell Beazley. It pioneered the use of wine-specific cartography to give wine a sense of place, and has since the first edition published in 1971 sold 4 million copies in 14 languages.[1] Considered among the most significant wine publications to date,[2] it remains one of the most popular books on wine, with the most recent eighth edition published in October 2019.[3]
Origin[edit]
Prior to its publication in 1971, no work of wine literature contained high quality, wine-specific cartography as until World War II, wine was the preserve of the upper classes in western Europe and virtually non-existent in the U.S. With the emergence of mass tourism in the 1950s and the greater spending power of the 1960s, a whole new generation visited France, Italy and Spain, bringing back the continental culture of wine.
With the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine published in 1971, it met a need for universal wine knowledge. The book had little competition until 1988 when The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia was published.
The Institut National des Appellations d'Origine, a French governmental organisation that avoids comment on commercial ventures, was moved to describe The World Atlas of Wine upon publication as 'a major landmark in the literature of wine'.[2][4][5]
The distinctive maps for the First Edition of the Atlas were drawn by Fairey Surveys Ltd Cartographic office in Maidenhead, UK. Although many maps have been added in later editions many of the original maps of the classic wine areas are still used in the current edition.
Printing History[edit]
- First Edition (1971)
- Second Edition (1977)
- Third Edition (1985)
- Fourth Edition (1994)
- Fifth Edition (2001)
- Sixth Edition (2007)
- Seventh Edition (2013)
- Eighth Edition (2019)
References[edit]
- ^Robinson, Jancis, jancisrobinson.com. 'Books'.
- ^ ab'Wine Book Review - The World Atlas of Wine - Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson'. WineBookReview.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^Stimpfig, John, Decanter.com (November 24, 2019). 'Jancis Robinson MW & Hugh Johnson on The World Atlas of Wine'.
- ^IntoWine: The World Atlas of Wine
- ^Robinson, Jancis, jancisrobinson.com. 'Jancis Robinson – the long version'.
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AmericaThe United States is an increasingly important wine country on a world scale – and the fourth most prolific. California is by far the predominant wine-producing state, followed by New York, Washington, and Oregon.
Argentina's extreme and diverse, high-altitude landscapes provide a range of climates suited to varieties ranging from Malbec to Pinot Noir.
AustraliaBest known for Shiraz, Australia capitalizes on its steady climates and technologically savvy wineries to make a variety of wine ranging from jammy reds to bone dry Riesling.
ChileKnown for its dry summers, Chile always produces healthy fruit. Though it was first planted by Spanish conquistadores in the 16th century, today Chile is mostly planted to French varietals.
Map Of World Wine Regions
France enjoys a reputation as the most revered and prolific wine producing country in the world, with diverse terroirs ranging from warm Mediterranean climates to cool hillsides in Burgundy.
Most commonly associated with Riesling grown on the Mosel's steep slate hills, Germany makes a variety of long-lived, acidity-driven wines.
ItalyItaly has the highest percentage of land planted to vine in the world. Among Italy's 20 wine-producing regions, Tuscany and Piedmont are the most famous.
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Japan
An island country located in the Pacific Ocean, Japan is made up of eight major regions which are subdivided into forty-seven prefectures. Sake is made in forty-six prefectures, all with different specialties and styles.
New ZealandNew Zealand's cool, maritime climate is perfect for wine production. Best known for its iconic Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand's diverse vineyards also grow Pinot Noir, Bordeaux and Rhône varieties.
PortugalPortugal's terraced Douro vineyards are responsible for the production of Porto, possibly the world's longest-lived wine.
South Africa
France enjoys a reputation as the most revered and prolific wine producing country in the world, with diverse terroirs ranging from warm Mediterranean climates to cool hillsides in Burgundy.
Most commonly associated with Riesling grown on the Mosel's steep slate hills, Germany makes a variety of long-lived, acidity-driven wines.
ItalyItaly has the highest percentage of land planted to vine in the world. Among Italy's 20 wine-producing regions, Tuscany and Piedmont are the most famous.
World Map Wine Cork Board
JapanAn island country located in the Pacific Ocean, Japan is made up of eight major regions which are subdivided into forty-seven prefectures. Sake is made in forty-six prefectures, all with different specialties and styles.
New ZealandNew Zealand's cool, maritime climate is perfect for wine production. Best known for its iconic Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand's diverse vineyards also grow Pinot Noir, Bordeaux and Rhône varieties.
PortugalPortugal's terraced Douro vineyards are responsible for the production of Porto, possibly the world's longest-lived wine.
South AfricaSouth Africa's dramatic vineyards, generally flanked by mountains on one side and water on the other, are rapidly gaining interest world-wide.
SpainSpain has the most acreage planted to vine in the world. Best known for the wines of Rioja – an idyllic region shielded from weather extremes – Spain has dozens of unique wine appellations.
