Port and the Douro

Richard Mayson’s award-winning Port and the Douro, first published in 1999, has become a classic over the last 25 years. In this comprehensively updated fifth edition he reminds us why Port is a drink that continues to fascinate wine-lovers and win new fans.The book begins with a history of Port, from the beginnings of viticulture in Roman times to the present day. The grape varieties, vineyards a...