A new series aimed at a cultured traveler who wants to visit some wineries and vineyards as part of a trip to a famous wine region
Perfect for people with different levels of wine knowledge
Top vineyards to visit, top restaurants and wine bars across the region, written by locals
Explains the main wine styles and the region''s top grapes
Vintage guide and help with wine lists
A handy and stylish pocket guide to Rioja, The Smart Travellers Wine Guide covers everything you need to know about Spains most famous wine region, its fascinating 150-year relationship with Bordeaux, the history of its great bodegas, the complex business of barrel ageing, the differences between modern and classic Rioja and where to find the best tapas in Rioja. This is a guide written by wine experts for the wine-interested tourist. Everything about this complex region is covered: the difference between Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, wine routes to take you past architectural masterpieces like Frank Gehrys Marques de Riscal and Calatravas Bodegas Ysios. The Smart Travellers Wine Guide series is written in collaboration with Club Oenologique, with comprehensive listings of restaurants, hotels, cafés and bars, points of wider cultural interest such as art galleries and museums, which bodegas you can visit, how to read a Rioja wine list, Rioja winemakers favourite restaurants and more.
ACADEMIE DU VIN LIBRARY LIMITED
