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Book Title
Port and the Douro
Publication Name
Port and the Douro
Title
Port and the Douro
Author
Richard Mayson
Illustrator
Leo Duff
Contributor
Leo Duff (Illustrated by)
Format
Trade Paperback
EAN
9781999619381
ISBN
9781999619381
Edition
Fully revised and updated
Publisher
Infinite Ideas
Genre
Travel, Cooking, Business & Economics
Topic
Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Europe / Spain & Portugal
Release Date
26/11/2018
Release Year
2018
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
GB
Item Height
234mm
Item Length
9.2in
Item Weight
650g
Series
Classic Wine Library
Publication Year
2018
Features
New Edition
Item Width
6.1in

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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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Publisher
Infinite Ideas
ISBN-10
1999619382
ISBN-13
9781999619381
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Port and the Douro
Author
Richard Mayson
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Topic
Beverages / Alcoholic / Wine, Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Europe / Spain & Portugal
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Travel, Cooking, Business & Economics

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Item Length
9.2in
Item Width
6.1in

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Edition Description
New Edition
Edition Number
4
Table of Content
AcknowledgementsPreface to the third edition1. Port and the Douro up to date2. Vineyards, vines and quintas3. Making Port: Tradition and technology4. Port types5. Vintage Port6. Port producers and shippers7. Douro wines8. Directions in Oporto and the Douro9. PostscriptGlossaryAppendicesi. Institutions promoting and regulating Port and Douro wineii. Port benefício / total production 2001-2011iii. Port grape varietiesiv. Global sales of Port winev. Global share of premium PortsIndexMapsMap 1. The north of Portugal and the DouroMap 2. The Douro, showing prominent quintasMap 3. The location of Port lodges in Vila Nova de GaiaFiguresFig. 1. Contrasting systems of cultivation in Douro vineyardsFig. 2. AutovinificationIllustrationsTerraces, Cima CorgoNoble house, VilariçaVerandah, Quinta do Bomfim'Bombs house', São João de PesqueiraOctagenarian vineHarvester's kitchen, Quinta do BomfimGranite chapel, São Salvador do MundoSenhora da Ribeira. 'John Major had lunch here'Cestos: old and newMacacos: 'monkey sticks'Basket pressBalões ... 'ginas', 'mamas', 'Lollobrigidas'Toneis, pipas and balseirosFonseca's room with a viewPonte D. Luíz and GaiaBacalhauBarco rabeloOne of the world's great train journeys
Illustrated by
Duff, Leo
Copyright Date
2019
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
641.22
Series
The Classic Wine Library
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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