Port and the Douro
“Port and the Douro” by Richard Mayson, published by Octopus Publishing Group in 2004, is a comprehensive exploration of the world’s most renowned fortified wine and its geographical roots. This edition, written in English and spanning 399 pages, delves into the rich history of port wine and the Douro region, providing readers with an authoritative reference on the subject. Mayson offers insights into the topography, vineyards, and grape varieties that define this unique wine culture.
Readers will find detailed discussions on all aspects of port production, including the various styles such as white, ruby, and vintage. The book also features an extensive directory of port producers and shippers, along with a vintage assessment dating back to 1896. Mayson concludes with a forward-looking perspective on the future of port and the Douro, making this work a valuable resource for anyone interested in cooking, beverages, and alcoholic drinks.
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Richard Mayson is a champion of a wine culture and a fresh authoritative voice in wine literature Hugh Johnson. This book provides essential reference to the world’s greatest fortified wine and its region of origin. Richard Mayson is the first author to place port in context by recounting the intruiging history of port wine and the Douro region up to the present day. There is indepth information on the region’s topography and its vineyards and grape varieties, and an assessment of the key quintas of the Douro. All aspects of port production and the range of styles – from white to ruby to vintage – are described and discussed in full. Also included is a directory of port producers and shippers and an assessment of vintages back to 1896. Mayson concludes with a valuable insight into the prospects for port and the Douro in the twenty-first century.
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