About the book: 1999 / Popular publication about the production and consumption of wines in Russia and foreign countries. The history of winemaking is described, a brief overview of the best varieties of grapes and the wines obtained from them is given. The main wine-producing countries and regions are described in detail. Rules for tasting and serving wine are given, specific recommendations for the use of certain wines are given. A fairly complete list of wines indicating their characteristic features and countries of origin, a large number of culinary recipes and interesting historical facts will undoubtedly attract a wide range of readers.