Wines of Spain
Jan Read
Mitchell Beazley

The fully updated and revised Wines of Spain covers everything a wine lover needs to know about Spain's wine regions and producers. For key region the book explores the characteristics and winemaking history, lists producers, wines and places of interest in an A-Z format, and features a map of the wine zones. The region's gastronomic specialities and matching wines are also listed. In the introduction the author explains the anatomy of Spanish wine and gives information about laws and labels to demystify the wide range of official seals and terms. There are also helpful tips for visitors ordering drinks in Spain. Wines of Spain reveals a wealth of wines - from favourites such as Rioja and Navarra to lesser-known wines that can offer outstanding value to the wine-lover - as well as sherries, spirits and liqueurs.

This must-have guide covers everything a lover of Spanish wines needs to know about the country's wine regions and producers. Covering all the key regions, the book explores the winemaking history, giving a comprehensive A-Z listing of the top producers and their wines, as well as up-to-date information on new wine laws in Spain. There are also twelve detailed maps that clearly show the classified wine-producing areas, including all the recent additions. In addition, the book gives travel information on restaurants and hotels for those visiting the wine regions, as well as information on regional gastronomic specialties, with suggested wines to match and helpful tips on ordering drinks in Spain.