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Book SynopsisMadeira, Port, Sherry: The Equinox Companion to Fortified Wines fills a niche for all those seeking to understand the fortified wine industry as a whole: its history, producers, winemaking methods, and practical aspects of enjoying these unique wines, numbered among the world's most long-lived beverages. This book constitutes an educational compendium representing organised cutting-edge knowledge on the three classic fortified wines, brought to us by the Iberian culture. The reference work enables an appreciation of the histories of madeira, port and sherry against the background of world-changing events. Extensive terminological research has distilled years of professional knowledge into a reliable compendium, taking the reader on unique educational journeys through winemaking activities, from selection of grapes to bottle ageing. The companion offers comprehensive terminological coverage, including classifications and serving temperatures, as well as the intricacies of flavour compounds, responsible for various notes identified in wine bouquets, such as those of an old blended madeira, a vintage port, or a palo cortado sherry. Guidelines on wine and food pairing have been included to ensure the companion's suitability for a wide audience of readers: from wine experts to connoisseurs, from gourmet restaurant chefs to home cooks.
Table of ContentsAuthor’s Preface Note to the Reader PART ONE: Madeira Wines I. Short Introduction II. Graphic Map of Terms III. Alphabetic Display IV. Wine and Food Pairing V. Chronology of Events PART TWO: Port Wines VI. Short Introduction VII. Graphic Map of Terms VIII. Alphabetic Display IX. Wine and Food Pairing X. Chronology of Events PART THREE: Sherry wines XI. Short Introduction XII. Graphic Map of Terms XIII. Alphabetic Display XIV. Wine and Food Pairing XV. Chronology of Events Online References Literature on Fortified Wines Appendix: To Inquisitive Readers
