A compelling celebration of Portuguese wine culture, penned and photographed by journalist and wine writer Vivian Bibliowicz.The book chronicles her immersive journey through vineyards from north to south, capturing the lives and legacies of family estates, innovative young winemakers, and cooperatives that bolster local communities. It’s not just a collection of wine stories—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the landscapes, traditions, and people whose dedication transforms grapes into expressions of time and place. Moreover, the book offers practical enotourism information on featured producers—from contact details to visit suggestions—making the book a thoughtful blend of narrative and discovery. More than just a book for collectors, this is a piece that celebrates Portuguese identity, ideal as a gift due to the extremely high quality of the edition. Author: Vivian Bibliowicz Photography and Text: Vivian Bibliowicz Foreword: Josep Roca Introduction: Edgardo Pacheco Wine Tourism: Madalena Vidigal Editorial Design: Blok Design Publisher: Independent edition Year of Publication: 2025 Language: English Pages: 192 Format: Hardcover. Japanese paper. Dimensions: A3cmxL19cmxC25cm Reference: ECHOS
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The photography alone makes this worth it — I kept flipping back to the vineyard shots from the Douro valley while reading. Bibliowicz writes like a journalist, not a critic, so the winemakers actually get to talk. Finished it in two evenings.
Edward★★★★★
I’ve read a lot of wine books, but this one actually made me feel like I was walking the vineyards with her, and the way she weaves the growers’ stories into each region’s history is something special. The English translation reads smoothly and the hardcover feels substantial, perfect for my coffee
Samuel C.★★★★★
The photography alone is worth the price—each vineyard shot makes you feel like you're standing in the Douro Valley. I’ve been flipping through it slowly, reading a chapter each weekend with a glass of Portuguese red, and it’s made me appreciate the region’s winemaking in a whole new way.