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The New Spain
John Radford
Hardcover
- 224 pages (15 October, 1998)
Mitchell Beazley; ISBN: 1857322541
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Spain is in the midst of what amounts to a revolution in wine. Those who considered it an
unchanging, traditional source for unexciting, traditional wines would be amazed by the
dramatic rise in quality and the extraordinary explosion of wine styles that has taken
place throughout the country in recent years. This rapid transformation, together with the
enigmatic nature of the nation itself, demands a definitive, up-to-date reference book. The
New Spain covers every aspect of the wines and wine regions of Spain, from its
beginnings up to the present day. From soil types and vineyard classification to the most
innovative bodegas and newest wine styles, wine lovers will be able to get to grips
with the fascinatingly complex world of Spanish wine. Whether it is a classic, oaky Rioja
or a clean, crisp, spakling Cava, you are sure to find it here--along with many other wine
styles you may never have encountered. John Radford is the first wine writer to approach
the subject of Spanish wine in a logical, region-by-region tour of the country. In an
informative, accessible style, he examines climate, geography, grape varieties and the
winemaking traditions of each wine zone. Perhaps more importantly for wine-lovers, Radford
profiles each region's bodegas, and Includes tips on their best wines. Beautifully
illustrated with over 150 colour photographs, and with specially comissioned maps showing
the location of all wine regions, The New Spain is a pleasure to read as well as an
indispensible guide for anyone interested in Spanish wine.
Synopsis
A region-by-region tour of Spanish wines, ranging from classics such as Rioja and sherry
to relative newcomers such as Ribera del Duero and Navarra. There is a guide to vineyard
classifications, grapes, soil, climate and winemaking processes.
The author, John Radford johnradford@gb.net, 21 May, 1999
Many thanks to everyone who bought it - and good luck to those still to get it! THE NEW
SPAIN sold out in less than three months and has been reprinted. It has also won the
Champagne Lanson award for wine book of the year and the Glenfiddich Award for drinks book
of the year in the UK.
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