The Wines of Northern Spain
From Galicia to the Pyrenees and Rioja to the Basque Country
- Much needed thorough and up-to-date analysis of the wines of northern Spain
- Author is a leading authority on the wines of Spain and has received honours from many of its wine regions for her work championing the wines
- Spain is currently one of the most exciting and dynamic wine-producing countries in Europe and its third largest wine exporter
Although rightly famed for the wines of Rioja, the north of Spain has even more to offer the wine adventurer. Criss-crossed by rivers, its landscape ranges from the dramatic Pyrenees in the north-east to the low inlets of the Atlantic coast in the west. Growers – and consumers – can enjoy a diversity of terroirs and an exciting array of native varieties.
This introduction to the wines of northern Spain explores the changes, starting in the west, where the wineries of Galicia – from Rías Baixas to Valdeorras – have multiplied, while Bierzo is building a reputation for aromatic, refreshing reds, and Castilla y León is home to a growing number of individual, top quality producers. Travelling east, the success of Ribera del Duero has attracted investors from outside the region, all eager to gain a share of the limelight, while Aragón is busy building an international reputation for its venerable bush vine Garnachas. Across the country, a new generation is joining established producers in a remarkable blossoming of fine wines. Extensive producer profiles and established and well-known estates mingle on the page with newer makers and small producers to provide a thoroughly up-to-date and indispensable reference. For all wine enthusiasts keen to explore this region – whether in person or from a favourite armchair – The Wines of Northern Spain is essential reading.
- Publisher
- Academie du Vin Library
- ISBN
- 9781913141561
- Published
- 7th Feb 2024
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Territory
- World excluding Australia
- Size
- 234 mm x 156 mm
- Pages
- 336 Pages
- Illustrations
- 16 color, 8 b&w
- Name of series
- The Classic Wine Library
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