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Port and the Douro (Paperback, Fully revised and updated)
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Port and the Douro (Paperback, Fully revised and updated)
Series: The Classic Wine Library
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Richard Mayson's award-winning Port and the Douro, first published
in 1999, has become a classic over the last 20 years. In this
comprehensively updated fourth edition he reminds us why Port is a
drink that continues to fascinate wine-lovers and win new fans. The
last 45 years, since the end of the dictatorship in 1974, have seen
vast transformations in the Port world, from labour-saving
technology in field and cellar, to advances in sales reach,
especially since Portugal's formal entry into the EU in 1986, and
ongoing changes in the way the industry is managed and regulated.
To begin with, Mayson provides a history of Port, from the
beginnings of viticulture in Roman times to the present day. The
vineyards and their vines as well as the quintas where they are
cultivated are thoroughly explored, followed by an explanation of
Port production, both traditional and modern. A short introduction
to Port types prepares the reader for a detailed assessment of
vintages from 1960-2017, some of which have been tasted afresh for
this edition; notable vintages (both exceptional and poor) dating
back as far as 1844 are also included. The structure of the Port
trade remains in flux, and so the chapter on the shippers reflects
recent changes in fortune and ownership. Douro wine, which
pre-dates its fortified cousin and has seen its revival accelerate
over the last 20 years, receives an entire chapter to itself.
Finally, for those wishing to visit the region, there are some
ideas on what to do and where to stay. Peppered throughout with
anecdotes, potted biographies of those who shaped the industry and
insights into quirks of the trade, this extensive and engaging
guide to Port is an essential book for any wine enthusiast's
library.
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