In a fascinating introduction, this book explores the history of wine and winemaking. Current trends are discussed and winemaking process described. Information about grape varieties, wine tasting and how to build a wine cellar will be discussed.
This guide to port contains an A to Z directory of over 50 port houses, with details of over 300 ports. Each entry is devoted to a particular house, providing the company's lineage, an analysis of the qualities of its wines and full tasting notes on a selection of the best labels. The history of port and port production is also covered, and there is advice on how to buy and store port, decant and serve correctly, and match specific types with a variety of foods.
Der Portwein kann auf eine erstaunliche Geschichte zurückblicken. Dieses Buch erzählt davon.§In einem alphabetisch geordneten Verzeichnis stellt es darüber hinaus mehr als 50 Portweinproduzenten und ihr reichhaltiges Sortiment vor. Ein Glossar, Serviervorschläge, Tipps zu Einkauf und Lagerung vervollständigen diesen sachkundigen Ratgeber für Kenner und Genießer.