Homo vini vitis (French edition): Essay on the Human Values of the Vine and Wine by Jacques Maby

For nearly 10,000 years, vine and wine have accompanied humanity in its evolution. But what do we really know about the cultural impact of this millennia-old companionship? In Homo vini vitis, Jacques Maby invites us to a deep reflection on the values we have inherited from the vine and wine, both sacred and profane.

This captivating essay explores human relations with vine and wine from various perspectives: sacred, mythological, aesthetic, and ethical. Early on, humanity's symbolic constructions relied on these elements, traversing ages to root themselves in our modern practices, whether religious, artistic, or heritage-related.

The author updates these symbols, revealing how the art of cultivating vine, making wine, and consuming it shape our cultural identity. Homo vini vitis is a journey through the history and values attached to the wine world. Jacques Maby, an agrégé and doctor in geography, and an expert in viticultural systems, offers here a thorough analysis, rich in philosophical and historical reflections.

This book is intended for anyone who wishes to deeply understand the impact of wine culture on our society. Whether you are a wine lover, a viticulture enthusiast, or simply curious, this book will help you discover what makes us Homo vini-vitis, deeply connected to the vine.

Item Characteristics:

• Title: Homo vini vitis: Essay on the Human Values of Vine and Wine
• Author: Jacques Maby
• Publisher: Presses Universitaires de Vincennes
• EAN13: 9782379243592
• ISBN: 978-2-37924-359-2
• Language: French
• Publication Date: 10/17/2023
• Collection: Out of Collection
• Number of Pages: 528
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.2 x 2.5 cm
• Weight: 1118 g
• Special Mention: OIV 2024 – History Category