Wines of the World by Mondave, Robert
Wines of the World Foreword By Robert Mondavi (Collectible First Edition Copy)
An Authoritative, Lavishly Illustrated Global Survey of Traditional Viticulture, Winemaking Mechanics, and Regional Classifications
An Authoritative, Lavishly Illustrated Global Survey of Traditional Viticulture, Winemaking Mechanics, and Regional Classifications
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Wines of the World
- Authors: Caroline Camarra, Jean-Paul Paireault
- Foreword: Robert Mondavi
- Publisher: Colour Library Books Ltd, Godalming (Later distributed by Tiger Books International PLC)
- Publication Date: 1990 (First Edition)
- ISBN-10: 0862838150
- ISBN-13: 9780862838157
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Printing (Collectible Global Reference Release)
- Binding: Original publisher's premium hardcover cloth boards, complete with the original illustrated dust jacket, now beautifully preserved and stabilized inside a clear Cellophane archival sleeve.
- Physical Format: Heavy Coffee-Table Quarto (4to), 352 pages. Lavishly enhanced with full-bleed geographic wine-district maps, historical fine-art lithographs, architectural estate spreads, and hundreds of high-definition color photographs documenting cellars worldwide.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Boards: The original publisher's cloth casing remains structurally robust, exceptionally flat, and square-cornered. Gilt spine text is perfectly crisp and bright, showing only microscopic storage-shelf friction along the lower edge tips, entirely consistent with careful handling.
- Interior: The inner hinges and structural binding are tight, true, and flawless. Internal pages and glossy heavyweight reference plates are clean, crisp, stark white, and completely intact. Free from standard consumer ink inscriptions, kitchen damp-warping, or dealer pencil annotations.
- Preservation: Meticulously looked after, carefully maintained, and now fully stabilized in a premium Cellophane sleeve to shield the binding from future shelf wear.
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The Dust Jacket: Very Good (VG)
- Condition: Present, complete, and unclipped. Displays limited, minor signs of storage shelf wear and light surface rubbing along the perimeter borders and spine tips. Beautifully consolidated, bright, and seamlessly showcased beneath the protective archival Cellophane wrap.
Synopsis & Viticultural Value
Published in 1990 by Colour Library Books with a prestigious opening blessing by Napa Valley pioneer Robert Mondavi, Wines of the World serves as an expansive and beautifully organized encyclopedia tracing the global identity of the grape. Authors Caroline Camarra and Jean-Paul Paireault break the massive subject down into logical, expertly curated chapters to guide readers from history to modern consumption:
- From the Origins of the Vine to the First Fine Wines: Tracing ancient archaeological cultivation through classical antiquity and into traditional European vineyards.
- From the Vine to the Finished Product: Unveiling the exact mechanics of viticulture, soil chemistry, harvesting variables, and modern versus traditional vinification methods.
- The Hallmark and Identity of the Wine: Unpacking how unique terroirs, micro-climates, and regional traditions define individual taste profiles.
- From Youth to Maturity: Exploring the chemistry of barrel maturation, aging dynamics, and optimal cellar storage.
- Classification and Labelling: A deep reference guide designed to help enthusiasts accurately decipher complex, elitist international appellation laws and label jargon.
Richly illustrated and matching technical precision with accessible prose, this impressive coffee-table volume remains a magnificent reference guide and a timeless collectible addition for serious oenophiles, wine historians, and culinary libraries.
Author Profile: Robert Mondavi (Foreword Contributor)
Robert Mondavi (1913–2008) was a legendary American winemaker, industry pioneer, and global icon who is universally acknowledged as the spiritual leader responsible for bringing California's Napa Valley to the absolute forefront of international fine winemaking. Establishing his signature Oakville winery in 1966, Mondavi revolutionized New World viticulture by championing natural farming, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation, and French oak barrel maturation. A passionate global educator and philanthropist who famously co-founded the ultra-premium Opus One label alongside Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Mondavi dedicated his life to removing the snobbish barriers surrounding wine, advocating that wine should be celebrated as a natural component of art, culture, and daily life.
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