FOOT TRODDEN: PORTUGAL AND THE WINES THAT TIME FORGOT (ENGLISH)

A breathtaking book about one of Europe's leading wine-producing countries. Portugal's rich wine culture dates back at least two millennia. Its vineyards are filled with fascinating native grape varieties, and its cellars house heritage wine styles and ancient techniques (including treading in stone troughs) that have disappeared elsewhere. Foot Trodden is a book for anyone who loves great stories, wine, Portugal, or modern social history - and for anyone looking to delve into Portuguese culture and the Portuguese soul. Written in an accessible narrative style, this book primarily focuses on the people behind the wines: the challenges they've faced, what motivates them, and how they've succeeded against all odds in putting Portugal on the map. With 80 specially commissioned photos, beautiful layout and design, Foot Trodden is filled with details and depth on wines and winemaking, but it is absolutely not a manual or a Master of Wine study guide. You don't need to be a wine connoisseur or a history buff to enjoy it: this book is written for everyone. Through eight chapters, Foot Trodden takes you on a journey from north to south, from the past to the future. The diversity of characters, landscapes, and wines will make you crave your next bottle of Portuguese wine and dream of when you'll visit these historic wine regions.