Italy’s historic contributions to human civilization cannot be understated. One of those contributions is its winemaking. Marc Millon’s Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines is a journey through most of Italy’s regions, highlighting a historic event or contribution made in that portion of the world, as well as the various modern wines of today that either pay homage to history or are grown near some of those historic sites and events.
Mark Millon travels the country, offering snapshots of Italian history and culture from Sicily to South Tyrol, including alpine and volcanic stories and wines along the way. The best parts of the book feature historical relevance or, as a foodie, the ever-present discussion of bread, cheese, and other charcuterie.
Italy In A Wineglass is a joy to read and will make you hungry and thirsty to not only know more about Italy, but to have a glass of wine and a nice piece of Tuscan bread while doing so.
MY RATING: 4
