In recent years there has been a dramatic rise in quality and an explosion in the range of Spanish wine styles. This brand-new, second edition of The New Spain offers the reader the most up-to-date reference to this rapid transformation, together with an analysis of the enigmatic nature of the nation itself. This fully revised, comprehensive volume covers every aspect of the wines and wine regions of Spain, from its beginnings up to the present day, with key information about the revised Spanish wine law introduced in 2003. From soil types and vineyard classification to the most innovative bodegas and newest wine styles, John Radford helps the reader to get to grips with the fascinatingly complex world of Spanish wine. Whether it is a classic, oaky Rioja or a clean, crisp, sparkling cava, you are sure to find it here - along with many other wine styles you may never have encountered. Beautifully illustrated with over 150 colour photographs, and with specially commissioned maps showing the location of all wine regions, The New Spain is a pleasure to read as well as an indispensable guide for anyone interested in Spanish wine. At last, Spain has been given the attention it deserves as one of the world's most dynamic and evolving wine-producing countries.