{"product_id":"the-wines-of-portugal","title":"The Wines of Portugal","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor the wine enthusiast and traveler, a guide to the vibrant wine culture, vineyards, and current viticulture practices of Portugal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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 \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wines of Portugal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e • Captures the changes in Portuguese wine that have taken place over the five years since the previous edition was published.\u003cbr\u003e • Thoroughly updated producer entries with more wines tasted.\u003cbr\u003e • Expansion of the section on Azores wines, reflecting the recent rapid revival of winemaking here, as well as its popularity as a tourist destination.\u003cbr\u003e • Richard Mayson is a series editor for The Classic Wine Library and the first edition of this book is among the series’ best-sellers.\u003cbr\u003e • New color maps make navigating the wine landscape easier; also contains color photos.","brand":"Academie du Vin Library Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54034894750039,"sku":"9781913141950","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/4569\/5575\/files\/4087993482869.jpg?v=1784135537","url":"https:\/\/somiibooks.com\/products\/the-wines-of-portugal","provider":"Somiibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}