The Simon and Schuster Guide to the Wines of Spain
Author | : Jan Read |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 1992-06-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0788150308 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780788150302 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Contains info. on both the established & up-&-coming bodegas in Spain, as well as their recent vintages. Listed alphabetically by region, each wine is described in detail, & includes vintage info. & the names of the most reliable producers. Each chapter contains a map & an intro. to the region, & concludes with a list of regional food specialties & recommended wines to drink with them. Also included is info. on the anatomy of Spanish wines; details on Spanish wine laws & labels; a glossary of Spanish wine terms; chapters on sherries, sparkling wines, spirits, aromatic wines & liqueurs; & tips for the traveler in Spain.