A nice publication but its pages are mostly filled with pictures and is clearly a promotional item rather than a source of information.
Expensive to acquire.
Publisher: Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto
Edition: 2004
Pages: 227
ISBN: 9728233140
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This book bears the logos of both the IVDP and AEVP, but it is not obvious whether or not they contributed to or sponsored its production.
Originally published in Portuguese, this is a very well presented, large-format book which gives a description of the shippers who are members of the AEVP, including their history, wines, principle quintas and lodges. The book also contains three large fold-outs containing a map of the quintas of the Douro, a vintage chart and the lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia.
The book appears to be quite rare and expensive on the second-hand market, but is still available from the publisher for €29 at www.quidnovi.pt.
Publisher: QuidNovi
Edition: 2003
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9728998279
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An attractively presented book giving a detailed account of the formation and history of Sogrape, the group that now owns the Port shipping companies Ferreira, Offley and Sandeman, plus a number of brands of former shippers.
Publisher: Sogrape and Gaspar Martins Pereira
Edition: 2003
Pages: 166
ISBN: 9726107474
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This short and amusing book was written by James Symington to record some of the events in his life and career as a member of the family business. The original publication is scarce, but a spiral bound, computer-generated reproduction is available from the shop at the Graham’s lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia for a mere €3.
Publisher: The Symington Family, Oporto
Edition: 2007
Pages: 39
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A cute little pocket book produced by The Wine and Food Society as part of their “Wines of the World” series. An interesting and entertaining 10 minute read and containing a grading of all vintages from 1847 to 1946 on the scale “0 = no good, 7 = the best”.
First published in 1949, with a second edition in 1951.
Publisher: Newman Neame Ltd, London for The Wine and Food Society
Edition: 1949
Pages: 15
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An informative little book that proved to be a useful distraction on a couple of long train journeys.
Publisher: Constable and Company Ltd, London
Edition: 1952
Pages: 215
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A nice little book dedicated to the glory days of the Factory House and its members.
Unfortunately, the quality of the printing/paper seems to be poor which has resulted in a shadow of the print from facing pages being transferred to one another throughout the book, making if difficult to read.
Publisher: Companhia Editora do Minho, Barcelos
Edition: 1970
Pages: 128
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A very brief browse through the pages suggests that this will be a highly entertaining read.
Publisher: Instituto do Vinho do Porto, Oporto
Edition: 1948
Pages: 100
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Published in 2001, this book was sponsored by the Port Wine Shipers’ Association (AEVP) and provides a concise reference to the history and production of Port.
Publisher: Publicações Dom Quixote, Lda., Porto
Edition: 2001
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9722017810
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A basic beginner’s guide to the subject of Port and the Douro region.
I have seen this book advertised for in excess of £100. Don’t buy it for more that 10% of that price unless you are prepared to be very disappointed!
Publisher: Edições Afrontamento Lda, Oporto
Edition: 1995
Pages: 234
ISBN: 9723603705
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