Cheese is considered to be among the world's oldest foods, and alongside wine it has by far the largest range of varieties. And so, it's high time to devote some detailed attention to this delicious product and train the eye for the next shopping spree to a well assorted cheese counter.

Gourmet's Guide Cheese is not just an in-depth dictionary and shopping guide, it also offers an insight into the multifaceted cultural history of this very special regional characteristics. This guide introduces world famous cheese varieties as well as virtually unknown cheese from all over the world.

It describes how cheese is made in the course of weeks, months, and sometimes even years, offering a convincing platform for a craft steeped in tradition. The cheese portraits are rounded off with over 300 recommendations for wines and other drinks by internationally renowned sommelier Markus Del Monego, whose stylistic confidence introduces exciting culinary combinations

• after all, no two cheeses are the same, and each one should be degusted appropriately. SELLING POINTS: 400 different cheese portraits from all over the world Cultural history, production and regional characteristics Shopping guide including wine and drink recommendations A book for cheese lovers and newcomers 600 colour illustrations