Food and Wine Pairing
Passion on the Vine
Passion on the Vine, Sergio Esposito 304 pages Published 2008 Publisher: Broadway List Price: $24.95 US ISBN: 978-0-7679-2607-2
Whether or not you enjoy Italian wine, Passion on the Vine is a mouthwatering book. The owner of Italian Wine Merchants in New York City, Sergio Esposito writes about his introduction to wine and vineyards. Italian culture including family, Italian food wine and history are embraced in this enjoyable nonfiction book.
Although his early life was not easy, family and food together was what was important. Eventually, Sergio’s family made their way to the United States and with tragedies and successes have reached success.
Join Sergio, his wife Stephany, their two children and his parents as they visit Italy for two and a half months. Sergio is working but it certainly seems as if he is having “too” much fun. Enjoy the hospitality of the Italian winemakers as they share their knowledge, secrets, wine, food and life with Sergio and his wife.
As you read the book, you will become enamored with the Italian wines and foods. Whether you have visited Italy or not, you will enjoy the conversations and enthusiasm of the Italian winemakers.
As you are reading Passion on the Vine, your respect for Italian wines will definitely increase.
K.S.
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