Wines Of Spain - Tapa blanda

Once internationally renowned only for Sherry and Rioja, Spain has in recent years come to be known for fine wines produced in Costers del Segre, Navarra, Penedes, Priorato, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baijas, Somontano and many other regions. Based on two years' travel all over the country, researching the wines as well as tasting all those the author could find on the United Kingdom market, this is an account of vineyards in remote places, and their produce.

Spain grows some of the finest wines in the world, yet twenty years ago it was known internationally only for Sherry and Rioja. Things have been changing very fast and there is no more exciting country in the world of wine. Now world-class wines are grown in many areas of the country and Spanish oenologists are regarded as amongst the best anywhere, international in their training, outlook and techniques. There has been a complete revolution. This book tells the story and reveals where the best wines can be found. In the course of two years the author travelled all over Spain researching the wines, as well as tasting all those he could find on the United Kingdom market. He travelled into remote places looking for fine vineyards, and found them. This book is the culmination of his research.