Product Description

The brand-new, second edition of The New Spain is the only up-to-date, illustrated, reference book to Spanish wines available. Revealing the recent progress and huge developments in Spain's wine laws. John Radford takes the reader on a region-by-region tour of Spain's rapidly changing vineyards and wineries. All aspects of Spanish wines are covered in-depth, from soil types and vineyard classification to the most innovative bodegas and newest styles of red, white, and sparkling wines. Climate, geography, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions of each wine region are covered, with comprehensive producer profiles for each. The book also offers tips on the best wines available and an easy-to-use glossary of Spanish wine terms. Over 150 colour photographs and specially commissioned detailed maps showing the location of all wine regions complete this indispensable book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97512 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
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.

From the Author
THE NEW SPAIN wins both the UK's top food-and-drink prizes
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.

About the Author
John Radford is an experienced wine writer, speaker, and broadcaster. He is consultant to the Spanish Commercial Office and writes its annual comprehensive survey on Spanish vineyards and wine. In 2003, he will host the largest ever tasting of over 500 Spanish wines and will act as Spanish Regional Chairman for Decanter's new tasting awards. He is the co-author of Fortified and Sweet Wines and is a contributor to a number of wine encyclopedias; he also lectures on Spanish wine for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London. He lives in Brighton.

Customer Reviews

A great book pleasantly presented
This book does a lot towards reinventing Spanish wine for those who regard it as cheap plonk. Whilst covering the subject clear maps and reviews of bodegas (or wine cellars) are used to good account. This book describes in detail why Spanish wines are getting better and allows the reader to see for themselves with the recommended choices of the author.

A very good summary of the Spanish wine 'industry' today
The book is well-written and contains enough information and facts for anyone not familiar with the subject to acquire a good knowledge. As a general over-view it is very useful.