The Finest Wines of Rioja and Northwest Spain: A Regional Guide to the Best Producers and Their Wines (Volume 5) (The World's Finest Wines)

I bought this as I was visiting NW Spain and wine is my living. I found it well presented and even managed to visit some of the wineries written about. It does of course, concentrate on "the Best", which even in Spain are expensive. I found that 2 euro wines (the common price), were more than potable (the opposite is true in France), and that 6 euro wines were very good quality indeed. The single example of the pure varietal of Graciano - was stunning - though a bit more than I needed to pay. But then, once in a lifetime?

About two thirds of the book is devoted to Rioja and the rest is about Navarra, Bierzo, Galicia, Basque Country and Cantabrian Coast. Very current with in depth look at the history, culture, geography, geology, climate, grapes, viticulture, winemaking, top producers, vintages, etc. The book has some excellent photography that will make you feel you were in front of the landscapes or people on the pictures. It also has some great information on restaurants in Spain to find old Riojas and maps of the regions reviewed.The book was written by Jesús Barquín, Luis Gutiérrez and Víctor de la Serna. Some of the most knowledgeable folks in the Spanish wine world. It would be extremely hard to find folks more qualified to write a book about Spanish wines than these guys. Congratulation to all three on writing this outstanding book.SALUDos,José

Extremely informative with high quality maps and pictures. A lot of info on producers and an up to date vintage chart. If you want to nerd hard on some Spanish wine then you should buy it. Same author has a great book about Sherry, buy that one too. Learning is cool.

I am Spanish, and there is no book in spanish such as this one. Undoubtedly the best book if you want to learn about Rioja and many other wines.

I was planning a trip to the region when I bought the book. Its purpose what to showcase many of the winemakers and their stories in the region. However, it is not a travel guide.

being a wine enthusiast(and having Spanish roots), my husband was thrilled when I purchased this book for him. He has read it cover to cover and found some regional wines in our area to try!

Returned book as it said it was up to date. However it was only up to date as of 2010? It is now 2018, so it is not up to date information.

Great informative book! Descriptions and suggested itineraries are excellent. Well worth the read.

From one of the best specialists on Spain. Bit lean on quantity but excellent for quality of what it does cover. Jumps straight along the coast from Rioja, Navarra to Bierzo crossing Basque country and Cantabria. There is a BIG HOLE between Rioja and Bierzo as it does not cover most of Castilla y Leon appellations including Ribera del Duero and Rueda or Toro.