The Wines of Portugal

<p>A revolution has been taking place in the vineyards and wineries of Portugal during the last twenty-five years, bringing hundreds of new wines, many from indigenous grapes, onto the international market. Previously thought of as a producer of mainly red wine, Portugal is now proving it can make world-class white wines too. In order to examine the terroirs that make this small but varied country so unique<strong><em> The Wines of Portugal</em></strong> divides the country into four areas – Atlantic, mountains, plains and islands – providing 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. <br>• Captures the changes in Portuguese wine that have taken place over the five years since the previous edition was published.<br>• Thoroughly updated producer entries with more wines tasted.<br>• Expansion of the section on Azores wines, reflecting the recent rapid revival of winemaking here, as well as its popularity as a tourist destination.<br>• Richard Mayson is a series editor for <em>The Classic Wine Library</em> and the first edition of this book is among the series’ best-sellers.<br>• New colour maps make navigating the wine landscape easier; also contains colour photos.<br></p>