Port And The Douro

Author : Richard Mayson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781908984173
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Port and the Douro written by Richard Mayson and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in an authoritative but entertaining manner by port expert Richard Mayson, this completely updated edition offers unparalleled insight into the world of port and Douro wines.

Author : Richard Mayson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781999619381
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Port and the Douro written by Richard Mayson and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The completely updated fourth edition of Richard Mayson's Port and the Douro offers unparalleled insight into the world of port and Douro wines. An entire chapter is dedicated to vintage port, covering harvests as recent as 2017 and providing information on vintages going back to 1844.

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 1631216163
Total Pages : 693 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rick Steves Portugal written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tour Lisbon's cobbled lanes, cruise the Douro River, and soak up the sun on Algarve beaches: with Rick Steves on your side, Portugal can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Portugal you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Portugal Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the the bone chapel of Évora and the palaces of Sintra to seaside street food and lush vineyards How to connect with culture: Chat with locals in charming small towns, enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood stew, or spend an evening at a bluesy fado bar Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local port Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a Portuguese phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Lisbon, Sintra, Salema, Cape Sagres, Lagos, Tavira, Évora, Nazaré, Batalha, Fátima, Alcobaça, Óbidos, Coimbra, Porto, Peso de Régua, Pinhão, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Portugal.

Author : MAYSON
Publisher : Academie Du Vin Library Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781913141523
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wines of Portugal written by MAYSON and published by Academie Du Vin Library Limited. This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Portugal is rich in native grape varieties, providing much scope for those interested in new wine-drinking experiences - Portugal is a popular holiday destination and this book is the ideal guide for wine tourists - Author is an expert on Portuguese wines and the regional chair for Port and Madeira at the Decanter World Wine Awards - A prolific writer and the author of five books on wine, Richard Mayson is also one of three series editors for The Classic Wine Library Richard Mayson has had a fifty-year relationship with Portugal. During those years Portugal has changed greatly, as have its wines. The cooperatives and wine merchants of the 1970s produced patriotically Portuguese blended wines with little sense of place. Dão, Bairrada and Vinho Verde all existed as demarcated regions but were not fulfilling their potential. Alentejo was unrecognized as a region and unfortified Douro wines were merely a curiosity. The last half century has seen a proliferation of new regions and smaller wine producers growing grapes and making wine expressive of Portugal's many recognized terroirs. The Wines of Portugal begins by detailing the history of Portuguese wine, noting particularly how the long-standing relationship with Britain was instrumental in creating a market for wine. The grapes, including the country's many indigenous varieties, are analyzed in terms of their performance in Portugal's various terroirs. Mayson then goes on to present the regions in four broad categories: wines from the Atlantic littoral, mountain wines, plains wines of the south and the island wines of Madeira and the Azores. A chapter on rosé wine examines how brands such as Mateus kick-started the post-war wine industry, while another explores sparkling wine, for which most DOCs include a provision and which has experienced a recent revival in interest. The producer profiles feature Portugal's leading growers, from the historically important to drivers of change and interesting newcomers. This thorough study from an acknowledged expert in Portuguese wine is an essential addition to any wine-enthusiast's library.

Author : JOÃO PAULO MARTINS
Publisher : Leya
ISBN 13 : 9722047280
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pleasure of Port written by JOÃO PAULO MARTINS and published by Leya. This book was released on 2011-07-11 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Os mistérios do Vinho do Porto ficam aqui desvendados, desde a sua origem nas vinhas do Douro até ao longo sono nas caves de Gaia. Nessa viagem ficaremos a conhecer um pouco da longa história de 300 anos, os métodos de fabrico, as castas e as regras da Denominação de Origem. Mas, mais importante, ficaremos a conhecer os vários tipos de Vinho de Porto, o melhor momento para o consumo de cada um desses tipos, o que se deve e não deve guardar e, no caso dos vintages ¿ a jóia da coroa do Vinho do Porto ¿ algumas sugestões de compra; dos que já estão agora no seu melhor momento de consumo e que por isso deverá comprar para beber e dos outros que serão para guardar. Há sempre uma ocasião certa para consumir este generoso e esse momento é quando nos apetece. Aqui apenas deixamos algumas dicas para que esse momento de prazer seja melhor desfrutado. Como complemento, ficam muitas indicações úteis, desde a constituição dos vários grupos do sector até aos horários de funcionamento dos centros de visitas de Vila Nova de Gaia e, para facilitar a leitura, um glossário dos termos técnicos mais usados ao longo do texto. À sua saúde e¿ Boas leituras acompanhadas de um Vinho do Porto!

Author : Manuel Carvalho
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789723603705
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Douro and to Port Wine written by Manuel Carvalho and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Duff MAYSON
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781913141936
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Port and the Douro written by Duff MAYSON and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ben Howkins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781891267635
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rich, Rare & Red written by Ben Howkins and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated third edition of the established standard book on Port. Long the Port guide for The International Wine and Food Socity and required reading for the Wine Education Trust diplomas. As the world demad and prices for Port continue to climb, as new Quintas and shippers emerge, updated infoirmation from an established authority becomes indispensable. The facinating history of the region and the trade along with detailed descriptions of the viticulture and winemaking techniques are covered. Special attention has been give to tasting notes and comments on new labels and through updatingt of the Vintage charts and the aging potential of the great ports. New information is provided on the changes in ownership, the role of great wine families, world market trends and viticultural and enological technical advances. Updated tips on touring the region with sound recommendations for dining and loading. Valuable notes on tasting and evaluating Port, Prot with food and "Ports" from other countries are included.

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 1641710470
Total Pages : 581 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Travel as a Political Act written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever. With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel. Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar. With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of Travel as a Political Act is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home. All royalties from the sale of Travel as a Political Act are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.

Author : Jason Wilson
Publisher : ABRAMS
ISBN 13 : 1683352106
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Godforsaken Grapes written by Jason Wilson and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are nearly 1,400 known varieties of wine grapes in the world—from altesse to zierfandler—but 80 percent of the wine we drink is made from only 20 grapes. In Godforsaken Grapes, Jason Wilson looks at how that came to be and embarks on a journey to discover what we miss. Stemming from his own growing obsession, Wilson moves far beyond the “noble grapes,” hunting down obscure and underappreciated wines from Switzerland, Austria, Portugal, France, Italy, the United States, and beyond. In the process, he looks at why these wines fell out of favor (or never gained it in the first place), what it means to be obscure, and how geopolitics, economics, and fashion have changed what we drink. A combination of travel memoir and epicurean adventure, Godforsaken Grapes is an entertaining love letter to wine.