Portuguese Wines: a Millennial History, Mosaic of Terroirs

Portuguese Wines: History, Terroirs and Diversity Portugal is a wine-producing treasure with a millennial history (Phoenician/Roman influences, expansion during the Age of Discoveries) and an inimitable mosaic of terroirs. The country created the world's first demarcated wine region (Douro, 1756, by the Marquis of Pombal) and demonstrated resilience (Phylloxera in the 19th century). Essential Facts: >Fortified Wines: Pioneers. Port, Madeira (canteiro/estufagem) and Moscatel de Setúbal. Regions: Vinho Verde/Minho (fresh), Douro (table reds and Port), Dão (elegance), Alentejo (structure), Bairrada (sparkling wines). This essential guide celebrates ancestral heritage and innovation, cementing Portugal as a producer of high-quality wines with global authenticity.

Pagina's: 307, Paperback, Independently published