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Author: Richard Mayson Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 9780571195220 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
Port is indisputably one of the world's great fortified wines. Enthusiasm for Port has never been greater and world-wide shipments continue to break all previous records. This book recounts the fascinating history of Port and the Douro up to the present day. It looks at the physical conditions of the region, grape varieties and vineyards, with an assessment of each of the main quintas in the Douro. It describes how Port is made and the many different styles of Port, from White and Ruby through to Vintage. The author includes his assessment of the wines back to 1960 and major vintages as far back as 1896. A directory of individual Port producers and shippers is included, and an evaluation of the principal producers of the unfortified wines of the Douro. The author concludes with an examination of the prospects for Port and the Douro in the twenty-first century. A book for the armchair wine enthusiast, it includes indispensable information for anyone visiting Oporto and the Douro valley. Previous books on Port have tended to examine this wine in isolation. This book seeks to redress the balance by putting Port wine in context. Book jacket.
Author: Richard Mayson Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 9780571195220 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
Port is indisputably one of the world's great fortified wines. Enthusiasm for Port has never been greater and world-wide shipments continue to break all previous records. This book recounts the fascinating history of Port and the Douro up to the present day. It looks at the physical conditions of the region, grape varieties and vineyards, with an assessment of each of the main quintas in the Douro. It describes how Port is made and the many different styles of Port, from White and Ruby through to Vintage. The author includes his assessment of the wines back to 1960 and major vintages as far back as 1896. A directory of individual Port producers and shippers is included, and an evaluation of the principal producers of the unfortified wines of the Douro. The author concludes with an examination of the prospects for Port and the Douro in the twenty-first century. A book for the armchair wine enthusiast, it includes indispensable information for anyone visiting Oporto and the Douro valley. Previous books on Port have tended to examine this wine in isolation. This book seeks to redress the balance by putting Port wine in context. Book jacket.
Author: Benjamin Lewin MW Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781535366342 Category : Languages : en Pages : 78
Book Description
This guide discusses the wines of the Douro, including both Ports and table wines. The first part describes the region and the types of wines it produces, how they reflect the area and the grape varieties that are grown, what is traditional and what is modern, and how styles are evolving. Recent vintages are described, and summarized in vintage charts. The second part has detailed profiles of the leading producers, including both the traditional shippers in Porto and the new independent producers at quintas in the Douro. Each profile describes the producer's aims for his wines, and the personality and philosophy behind them. References wines are suggested for each producer. Maps show the locations of the shippers in Vila Nova de Gaia and the Quintas in the Douro to help plan itineraries. Photographs in this print version are in black and white. This Guide is the indispensable means for understanding Port and the table wines of the Douro, and identifying the top producers.
Author: Benjamin Lewin Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 98
Book Description
More than 600 new producers are included in the updated 2021 editions of the Guides to Wines and Top Vineyards. The series covers classic wine-producing regions wordwide and profiles the top producers. This guide discusses the wines of the Douro, including all styles of Port and dry red and white wines. The guide is divided into two parts. The first part of the guide discusses the regions, and explains the character and range of the wines. The second part profiles the producers, showing how each winemaker interprets the local character. Profiles include 140 producers. Description of each area includes its geography, the grape varieties that are grown, how these relate to the styles of wines that are produced, wines from entry level to icons, current trends and how styles are evolving. References wines are recommended for each region. The guide is illustrated with photographs of each area, topological maps to show the terrain, road maps to identify the locations of estates, and information on recent vintages. Profiles range from producers who may dominate an appellation to small estates that define the cutting edge. The profiles identify the best of tradition and innovation in the region. Each estate profile describes the producer's aims for his wines, and the personality and philosophy behind them. Reference wines are suggested for leading producers. Producer details include essential information for planning a visit.The series are the definitive guides to classic wine-producing regions. This Guide is the indispensable means for understanding Port and the Douro, tasting the wines, and finding the top producers.
Author: Richard Mayson Publisher: ISBN: 9781999619305 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
A revolution has been taking place in the vineyards and wineries of Portugal during the last twenty years, bringing hundreds of new wines onto the international market. Indigenous grape varieties that were once obscure are now becoming mainstream. Once thought of as a country that produced mainly red wine, Portugal is now proving that it has producers capable of making world-class white wines, some as distinctive as any red. The wines of Portugaltakes a regional perspective, examining the terroirs that make this small but varied country so unique. The book divides Portugal into four areas: Atlantic Wines, Mountain Wines, Wines of the Plains and Wines of the Islands. Within these areas there are detailed descriptions of the demarcated wine regions, the growers and the wines they produce. From crisp Vinhos Verdes in the Atlantic north-west through the Douro, Dão and Lisbon to the big, bold reds of the Alentejo and newcomers from the Algarve in the deep south, this book is an up-to-date appraisal of Portugal's vineyards and wine producers. Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the wines of Portugal, this book takes an international perspective. It covers the history of Portuguese wine, grape varieties, winemaking and the regions and their producers, along with guidance for visitors. The producers included in the book are chosen by the author, based on their historic importance, the quality of their wines and international distribution.
Author: JOÃO PAULO MARTINS Publisher: Leya ISBN: 9722047280 Category : Cooking Languages : pt-BR Pages : 184
Book Description
Os mistérios do Vinho do Porto ficam aqui desvendados, desde a sua origem nas vinhas do Douro até ao longo sono nas caves de Gaia. Nessa viagem ficaremos a conhecer um pouco da longa história de 300 anos, os métodos de fabrico, as castas e as regras da Denominação de Origem. Mas, mais importante, ficaremos a conhecer os vários tipos de Vinho de Porto, o melhor momento para o consumo de cada um desses tipos, o que se deve e não deve guardar e, no caso dos vintages ¿ a jóia da coroa do Vinho do Porto ¿ algumas sugestões de compra; dos que já estão agora no seu melhor momento de consumo e que por isso deverá comprar para beber e dos outros que serão para guardar. Há sempre uma ocasião certa para consumir este generoso e esse momento é quando nos apetece. Aqui apenas deixamos algumas dicas para que esse momento de prazer seja melhor desfrutado. Como complemento, ficam muitas indicações úteis, desde a constituição dos vários grupos do sector até aos horários de funcionamento dos centros de visitas de Vila Nova de Gaia e, para facilitar a leitura, um glossário dos termos técnicos mais usados ao longo do texto. À sua saúde e¿ Boas leituras acompanhadas de um Vinho do Porto!
Author: Ben Howkins Publisher: ISBN: 9781891267635 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 169
Book Description
Revised and updated third edition of the established standard book on Port. Long the Port guide for The International Wine and Food Socity and required reading for the Wine Education Trust diplomas. As the world demad and prices for Port continue to climb, as new Quintas and shippers emerge, updated infoirmation from an established authority becomes indispensable. The facinating history of the region and the trade along with detailed descriptions of the viticulture and winemaking techniques are covered. Special attention has been give to tasting notes and comments on new labels and through updatingt of the Vintage charts and the aging potential of the great ports. New information is provided on the changes in ownership, the role of great wine families, world market trends and viticultural and enological technical advances. Updated tips on touring the region with sound recommendations for dining and loading. Valuable notes on tasting and evaluating Port, Prot with food and "Ports" from other countries are included.
Author: Godfrey Spence Publisher: ISBN: 9781840923742 Category : Port wine Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
This companion has a directory of over 50 port houses, with details of over 200 ports. It gives advice on pairing port with food, on decanting, tasting and serving, and includes a section on the history of port.
Author: Julian D. A. Wiseman Publisher: ISBN: 9781916460201 Category : Port wine Languages : en Pages : 635
Book Description
"In many wine regions of the world the best type of wine is made every year. This is not true of Vintage Port. The Port producers do not 'declare' a Vintage Port in every year, only in some, when they believe the wine will have enough power and durability and excellence. For most Port brands, this happens about one year in three. There is an obvious question: which years did which producers declare? There is an obvious route to the answer: ask them. They sent answers, some slightly wrong, some very wrong. Correspondence went along the lines of "Your list doesn't include 1958, but your 1958 exists, and is good." Several previous books have included an appendix listing producers and years. Each has a list of producers by year, or years by producer, with no evidence and no verifiability. All those lists have errors, both of inclusion and omission. Port Vintages has evidence of which Port producers declared which vintages, and for each, all the facts and stories that could be found. It is organised into producer chapters, and within those, by vintage. So Port Vintages is the definitive chronicle of Vintage Port over the last 2 1/2 centuries."--Jacket flap.
Author: Tina Df Botello Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the hidden gem of the Douro Valley, where history, culture, and nature coexist harmoniously. The Douro Valley: The Port Wine Hidden Gem delves into the rich history of one of the world's oldest and most renowned wine-making regions, as well as its relationship to the world-renowned Port wine. Explore the breathtaking scenery and traditional villages, sample the delectable local cuisine, and learn the secrets of Port wine tasting and storage. This book will serve as your guide to the region and is the ideal companion for anyone planning a trip or simply wanting to learn more about the Douro Valley and its famous wine. Order your copy now and let your journey to the Douro Valley begin!
Author: Richard Mayson
Author: Richard Mayson
Author: Benjamin Lewin MW
Author: Benjamin Lewin
Author: Richard Mayson
Author: JOÃO PAULO MARTINS
Author: Ben Howkins
Author: Godfrey Spence
Author: Manuel Carvalho
Author: Julian D. A. Wiseman
Author: Tina Df Botello