First edition published November 29, 2007, by Kodansha. Supervised by: Tsuji Culinary Institute & Ken Yamada A volume in the Marche series of food encyclopedias, covering a wide range of topics from ingredients to cuisine, confectionery, bread, and drinks. The key to finding your favorite and valuable wines lies in first knowing the grape varieties. This book replaces the traditional region-based classification with an innovative structure that classifies wines by major grape varieties. It clearly explains the typical characteristics of each variety, as well as the variations in taste depending on the region and the producer. It also includes information on how to enjoy wine, such as wine service and tasting, pairings with food and cheese, introductions to restaurants and wine bars with renowned sommeliers, and the history of wine. Total pages: 327 Encyclopedia size: 26.4cm (H) x 22.0cm (W) x 2.8cm (D) Original price at the time of release: 3,990 yen, with obi (band)