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Madeira: The Islands and Their Wines

by Richard Mayson · 2022 edition

The standard modern reference on Madeira wine. This comprehensively updated edition covers the islands’ history and geography, the vineyards and winemaking, a guide to current producers and shippers, and tasting notes on more than 400 wines. Shortlisted for the André Simon Award.

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Who this edition suits

Best for: A reader building one serious reference to Madeira wine.

The second edition joins island history and geography with vineyards, production, producers and wines. Its scope makes it the broadest starting point on this shelf.

Consider: Producer profiles and tasting notes reflect their publication period; for the latest releases, consult current producer information.

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historyviticulturewinemakingproducerstasting notes
Author
Richard Mayson
Edition year
2022
Publisher
Académie du Vin Library
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781913141639

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