The Wines of Portugal, Richard Mayson

Get to know: The Wines of Portugal, Richard Mayson

Description

The wines of Portugal provides 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, this book is an up-to-date appraisal of Portugal’s vineyards and wine producers.

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Once you begin an interest in wine, you soon discover that there's no end to the fascinating stories of the people and places behind the labels. If you've a thirst for knowledge, grab a glass and dive into the subject with these brilliantly researched books.

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About the author

Richard Mayson is an award-winning wine writer and an authority on Portuguese wine. A lecturer and consultant, he writes for Decanter and The World of Fine Wine and is a contributor to the Oxford Companion to Wine, the Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine and the World Atlas of Wine. His books include Port and the Douro, Madeira: The islands and their wines and The wines of Portugal. He is Chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards for Port and Madeira Wine.

Additional Information

Weight: 0.6 kg

Dimensions: 156 x 234 mm

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 12-11-2020