This book provides essential reference to the worlds greatest read more. This paperback edition is the most recent update 201819 of this classic book on port and the wines of the douro region. Written in an authoritative but entertaining manner by port expert richard mayson, the third edition of port and the douro offers unparalleled insight into the world of port and douro wines. From the history of the wine trade in portugal the grape is thought to have been brought there by the phoenicians to the present day, this wonderful book. In port and the douro, richard mayson details the different styles of port and explores the most significant producers from big names to boutique makers. One of the wine tasting stops also includes a tasting of port wine. Based on the authors extensive tasting notes there is a detailed guide to vintages back to 1844.
You will also be amazed by the striking beauty of the landscapes while discovering the porto wine ro. In portugal, the douro flows through the districts of braganca, guarda, viseu, vila real, aveiro and porto. By air vila real is the closest airport, but oporto porto is a much bigger hub. Porto, the douro valley portugal and salamanca spain. Port production and the full range of styles, from ruby to vintage, are covered in detail.
Youll have the chance to explore porto and lamego, cities rich in heritage and tradition, or aveiro, a charming and authentic portuguese town. Port and the douro richard mayson haftad 9781999619374. Douro exclusive experience guided tours, provides you an exclusive experience since the city of porto trought the heart of douro valley. Nov 26, 2018 richard maysons awardwinning port and the douro, first published in 1999, has become a classic over the last 20 years. Fortunately, today the river has a series of dams and. Port wine is born in the douro valley, but it is the city of porto that gives the name to the wine. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The complete book of port is a collection of ten 60ml ports presented in a book oporto porto, portugals secondlargest city, is the spiritual home of port wine. From the legendary 1840, fonsecas first vintage port release, to the iconic 1868 and the extraordinary 1927, 1948, 1977 and 1994, all four of them 100point wines, the house has produced a succession of highly acclaimed wines. After lisbon, porto is portugals largest city and serves as a port of embarkation andor port debarkation for douro cruises. A visit to the port wine cellars is a mandatory activity during any trip to porto.
We offer you the best views and quintas wine estates, the greatest knowledge because our guides are local and graduated in tourism and the haute cuisine with douro products of chef rui paula that you will. Pdf port and the douro download full pdf book download. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Richard mayson places port in context by recounting the intruiging history of port wine and the douro region up to the present day. From the history of the wine trade in portugal to the present day, this book is rich in. Port and the douro is the first title in the infinite ideas classic wine library. After lisbon, porto is portugals largest city and serves as a port of embarkation and or port debarkation for douro cruises. On the north bank of the river and with a direct connection to regua, the city of vila real is also worth a visit, as is the mateus palace, in the vicinity. Just an hour and a half away from porto, you can find the douro valley, one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world.
If you are keen to learn about port this is the book to read. A collection of authoritative books on the worlds top three fortified wines. Sep 22, 2016 books about port the only book on port and the douro worth having. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Its a gift of nature so unique that it can only be produced in the worlds oldest demarcated wine region. Douro apartments rivertop this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and ambiance check location rua da reboleira n. Welcome to my small but tasty library of handcrafted ebook versions of some of the most memorable books published in the. Port and the douro the infinite ideas classic wine. Master of wine students and wset diploma students should certainly have this on their reading lists. In this comprehensively updated fourth edition he reminds us why port is a drink that continues to fascinate winelovers and win new fans. With the river cruise tour porto, the douro valley portugal and salamanca spain porttoport cruise, you have a 6 day tour package taking you through porto, portugal and 9 other destinations in europe. From the history of the wine trade in portugal to the present day, this book is rich in information, offering. Jul 24, 2015 i am here to speak about what makes the douro valley unique, showing you what it is like to travel through the oldest demarcated wine region in the world.
Yes, that is right, the douro valley was established as a wine region for the production of port wine in 1756, some 20 years before the independence of america. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Plan your visit to porto and the rio douro, portugal. This thread contains details of books about port, portugal, wine and. Oct 16, 2019 the douro, a river made famous by a very unique product. This is the definitive reference book on old vintage port. For someone who has studied about wine for some while, half of the book will read rather familiar, but the later half of the book provides some quick read about some general facts about each of the port houses, but do not expect fine details such as individual quintas, the viticulture and vinification etc.
Sep 03, 2016 at the same time, two new visitor centres have opened up in the port heartland of the upper douro. Douro exclusive porto 2020 all you need to know before. Cruise in the heart of portugal and the douro valley. The upper douro valley where port wine grapes grow the typical rabelo boat and porto historical district in background port wine signs by the douro river panoramic view of oporto.
It is typically a sweet, red wine, often served as a dessert wine, though it also comes in dry, semidry, and white varieties. Beginning with 2015, the guide to port vintages takes each year in turn, noting relevant weather conditions, market considerations and the overall style of the. Richard maysons awardwinning port and the douro, first published in 1999, has become a classic over the last 20 years. Richard maysons guide to vintage port is a directory supplement to his bestselling book port and the douro, comprising a guide to vintage port and a directory of producers and shippers. Why portugals majestic douro valley should be on your. Stunning landscapes of green and golden slopes covered with vineyards, wine estates spreading along the riverbanks and the birthplace of the wellknown port wine. Richard mayson is a champion of a wine culture and a fresh author. This completely updated edition of port and the douro provides a comprehensive study of port and its production, making it an indispensable reference guide to the worlds greatest fortified wine. Welcome to douro story its a pleasure to receive people from all over the world, to sare with them what porto and portugal has to visit and our delicious gastronomy.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard mayson books online. Douro story is just in front of the river douro, the view to the river with all the boats rabelos full of porto wine barrels. They found, on the upper douro river, in the middle of rocky hills and moderate climate, more fullbodied and robust wines. Perfect, then, for thirsty foodies like our writer. The last 45 years, since the end of the dictatorship in 1974, have seen vast. Simply book the experience and we will send you the wines. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to porto and the rio douro. Travel with bin 27 win a trip to porto and the douro valley. Explore, by bicycle and at your own pace, what the douro valley as to offer. Few port producers have maintained such consistency of quality and style from vintage to vintage. Port tasting at porto wine institute learning about port wines. An entire chapter is dedicated to vintage port, covering harvests as recent as 2017 and providing information on vintages going back to 1844. A fantastic read from the getgo what to read before you go.
With the river cruise tour porto, the douro valley portugal and salamanca spain port to port cruise, you have a 6 day tour package taking you through porto, portugal and 9 other destinations in europe. Leaving behind the atlantic influenced greenery of the coast you are soon immersed in a mediterranean land of olives, vines, and picturesque. 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. The wide terrace outside overlooking the river is a wonderful spot to stop for lunch on a sunny day. Experience wine tastings, visit wine farms, see the highlights of the douro. Quinta do vallado is in the douro wine region of northern portugal. With vintage reports stretching back to 1896, port and the douro is an indispensable reference guide to one of the worlds greatest fortified wines. How to taste the amazing port wines in porto authentic food. Portugals douro valley has some of the worlds most spectacular wine hotels, where offerings go beyond a great wine list. I finished the second edition of richard maysons book, port and the douro, which has proven to be a comprehensive, clearly written reference book on one of my favorite fortified wines. We enjoy a port tasting in pinhao, followed by some free time to explore the town at leisure.
Port wine also known as vinho do porto, portuguese pronunciation. How to book the best porto wine tours and food tours. Although wine production is not the only interesting thing to see in this area. Though many people discount port as a secondary afterdinner drink, this book celebrates, and describes the incredible work that goes into making some of the most profound, and by far the most ageworthy wines in the world. The douro, porto and salamanca river cruise riviera. A visit to one of the port wine houses is an excellent way to start discovering the douro and the world of fortified wine. As the grahams port lodge is currently closed, we are pleased to offer you a guided tasting from the comfort of your home. Tasting the douro porto and the douro valley traveller. From this year on, they will host an annual release tasting for wine professionals called douro primeira prova douros first tasting, which will take place 3rd 5th june 2019 in the douro valley. Porto and the rio douro travel guide what to do in porto.
A douro valley wine tour is a highlight of any douro cruise, where you can learn more about days gone by when the douro was a wild, precarious river and transporting port to wine merchants was often a perilous expedition. Dedicated to the important role of port wine in the city and beyond, the douro and porto wine institute instituto dos vinhos do douro e porto is a great place to start your exploration. Transportation is by van or bus, but there is an option to upgrade to a porto to douro boat trip on a sightseeing rabelo boat. Visit, on your own car, the douro valley and drive through our suggestions. Quinta do bomfim, a symington family property, is an estate famous for making dows which has recently opened a modern visitors centre with programmes including vineyard visits and tastings.
For sure it will be unforgetable your vacations and stay with us. Nov 12, 2012 a new postscript addresses some of the challenges and changes that might affect port and the douro in future. Reference wines are suggested for each house, together with essential information for planning a visit, including address and map location, phone and email contact details, and whether appointments are needed. The completely updated fourth edition of richard maysons port and the douro offers unparalleled insight into the world of port and douro wines.
The leading producers of the portuguese douro valley have been working together for more than ten years as the new douro. Explore lisbon, then see unspoiled vistas, stop at ports of call largely unchanged for centuries and sample the local cuisine and port wines on your douro river cruise. Books about port the only book on port and the douro worth having. Port and the douro guides to wines and top vineyards volume benjamin lewin mw on. At its port warehouses on the banks of the douro, you can hear more about the companys history, the evolution of its port business, the history of port production, and sample some port.
Transportation is by van or bus, but there is an option to upgrade to a porto to. Books about port for people who enjoy reading about port and wine. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Cruise portugals river of gold discover one of europes most pristine destinations, portugal. At the same time, two new visitor centres have opened up in the port heartland of the upper douro. Douro dreams guest house is located in portos boavista neighborhood. When i originally proposed this book, i heard several readers share their interest in reading a single subject wine book, but equally, their fear that it would bore them to no end. Port wine is one of portugals most symbolic exports and definitely portos most iconic one. Portugals river of gold 2020 porto to pinhao to porto. Oct 01, 2019 the day is spent wine tasting with views of the green hills of the douro valley. Quick guide to port wine cellars visitportoandnorth. Notable landmarks in the area include porto cathedral and ribeira square, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try casa da musica. This guide is the indispensable means for understanding the douro, tasting port and dry wines, and finding the top producers. From the history of the wine trade in portugal to the present day, this book is.
Fortunately, today the river has a series of dams and locks making voyages perfectly serene and enjoyable. Douro cruise a guide to cruising the douro river riviera. The latter two are located at the mouth of the douro at the atlantic ocean. The intelligent guides to wines and top vineyards focus on classic wineproducing regions. Port and the douro by port wine expert richard mayson. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. How to taste the amazing port wines in porto authentic. One of our professional wine educators will contact you to schedule your tasting. Port and the douro by richard mayson, 9781999619374, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Luis from douro story you can see ribeira the oldest and famous part of porto just on the other side of the river.
The day is spent wine tasting with views of the green hills of the douro valley. We return to peso da regua for an afternoon at leisure, during which you could visit the celebrated douro museum, located in the town, which includes exhibits relating to the history of port production in the region. I am here to speak about what makes the douro valley unique, showing you what it is like to travel through the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. The city of porto, from which port and the douro wines are exported, a world heritage site and the most common gateway to this route and the douro valley.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in vintage port or the history of wine. The douro, porto and salamanca river cruise riviera river. Port and the douro guides to wines and top vineyards. Port and the douro by richard mayson, paperback barnes. Sea life porto and gaia cable car are also worth visiting. Commencing in the roman city of porto, the home of port wine, portugals once wild river douro has been tamed by locks into resembling a series of finger lakes, adding greatly to the valleys ambience. Tasting the douro valley with its many wine varieties became our mission during our visit to this incredible wine producing region.
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