{"product_id":"sweet-fortified-wines-of-europe-port-sherry-sauternes-tokaji-and-beyond-a-comprehensive-wine-guide-9798246574584","title":"Sweet \u0026 Fortified Wines of Europe: Port, Sherry, Sauternes, Tokaji, and Beyond: A Comprehensive Wine Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Danny Munrow | Evans Mae\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Beverages - Alcoholic - Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReactive Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweet \u0026amp; Fortified Wines of Europe: Port, Sherry, Sauternes, Tokaji, and Beyond\u003c\/b\u003e is a refined, modern guide to Europe's most complex and misunderstood wine styles, where sweetness is not excess, but precision, history, and mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar from simple dessert wines, Europe's sweet and fortified wines are among the most technically demanding and culturally rich expressions in the world of wine. From the oxidative soleras of Andalusia to the botrytized vineyards of Bordeaux and Hungary, these wines sit at the intersection of terroir, microbiology, time, and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the great fortified and naturally sweet wines of Europe with clarity and depth, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePort in all its forms, from Ruby and Tawny to Vintage and Colheita\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSherry styles from bone-dry Fino to opulent Pedro Xim�nez\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSauternes and Barsac, shaped by noble rot and precise harvest timing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTokaji Asz� and Essencia, the historic blueprint for sweet wine craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadeira, Marsala, Vin Santo, and lesser-known regional treasures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn how these wines are made, how aging and oxidation shape flavor, how sweetness is balanced by acidity and alcohol, and how to taste, evaluate, and pair them with confidence. The book also demystifies labels, aging classifications, and production techniques that often intimidate even experienced wine drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for curious enthusiasts, collectors, hospitality professionals, and serious students of wine, this guide emphasizes understanding over dogma and enjoyment over elitism. Whether you are building a cellar, refining your palate, or rediscovering styles you once overlooked, this book offers a structured, elegant path into one of Europe's most rewarding wine traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweetness, when mastered, is not indulgence, it is architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47570586828951,"sku":"9798246574584","price":1997.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798246574584.webp?v=1774882952","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/sweet-fortified-wines-of-europe-port-sherry-sauternes-tokaji-and-beyond-a-comprehensive-wine-guide-9798246574584","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}