Gourmet's Guide to Cheese is not only an extensive encyclopaedia and shopping guide but also an introduction to the cultural history of cheese, its production, and its regional diversity. It shows how cheese develops over the course of weeks, months and sometimes years. This richly illustrated volume not only evokes a desire to go on a shopping tour of the market or to visit a well-equipped cheese stand, but also makes one keen to try all the different varieties. Over 300 wine and beverage recommendations of Sommelier World Champion Markus Del Monego are added to the cheese portraits. The Gourmet's Guide to Cheese is a book for newcomers as well as confirmed cheese lovers.