
A colourful folded map of the vineyards around the confluence of the Garonne & the Dordogne rivers. Colours distinguish the various appellations, & four insets concentrate on selected regions, presenting more detailed maps & diagrams explaining particular factors in the viticulture, eg. soil diversity & climatic effects. Indexed for towns. Symbols denote notable cellar, museums, wine shops, architectural highlights. Such locations are listed in the map cover, with brief descriptions & contact details. There is also a lexicon of wine-making terms & a diagram describing the red-wine making process.