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Old France wine regions, 1954

SKU:  194667

Old France wine regions, 1954

€60,00 EUR
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The 1954 Pictorial Map of France and Its Wine Regions is a delightful blend of art and cartography, offering an engaging and educational look at France's renowned wine-producing areas.

In the mid-20th century, the appreciation for wine and its cultural significance was burgeoning worldwide. France, with its centuries-old tradition of winemaking, stood at the forefront of this appreciation. The map was created during a time when French wine was gaining increasing global recognition. The map highlights the country's wine regions, celebrating the diversity and richness of French viticulture, from the famous vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy to the lesser-known but equally esteemed areas like Alsace and the Loire Valley.

The map covers all the prominent wine regions of France:

1. **Bordeaux**: Known for its prestigious red wines, the Bordeaux region is prominently featured, with detailed illustrations of its sub-regions like Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol.
   
2. **Burgundy (Bourgogne)**: Celebrated for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy is depicted with its various sub-regions, including Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.

3. **Champagne**: The exclusive home of the world-famous sparkling wine, the Champagne region is illustrated with its distinct vineyards and production areas.

4. **Rhône Valley**: Divided into the Northern and Southern Rhône, this region is known for its diverse wine varieties, including Syrah and Grenache.

5. **Loire Valley**: Renowned for its white wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, the Loire Valley is beautifully detailed.

6. **Alsace**: Located near the German border, Alsace is known for its aromatic white wines, and the map highlights its unique cultural and geographical influences.

7. **Provence**: Famous for its rosé wines, the Provence region is shown with its Mediterranean landscape and vineyards. 

The map serves as an excellent educational tool, providing a detailed overview of France's wine regions. It can be used by educators, students, and wine enthusiasts to learn about the geographical diversity and wine production techniques of each region. Additionally, the map functions as a promotional piece, showcasing the richness of French viticulture to a global audience.

In summary, the Pictorial Map of France and Its Wine Regions is a beautifully crafted representation that combines geographical accuracy with artistic charm. It celebrates the rich viticultural heritage of France, offering a vivid and engaging look at its famous wine regions. This map remains an enduring piece of cartographic art, cherished for its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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