La mémoire du vin : Entre héritage et transmission (French Edition) by Marc Paitier

Wine is much more than just a beverage: it constitutes the oldest element of humanity's heritage. Since the beginnings of vine cultivation and wine production, these activities have not only promoted the settlement of nomadic human groups but have also played a central role in the creation of the first villages. These villages saw the emergence of a structured social and political organization, with its hierarchies, rules, and a deep attachment to a land and homeland, which became necessary to defend.

Wine has also greatly contributed to the development of intellectual and artistic life, being at the origin of the first great civilizations. Today, in an increasingly materialistic and virtual world, wine continues to maintain an essential link with the earth, the seasons, and the natural order of things.

Wine has shaped the French identity through the centuries. Too often considered simply as a source of pleasure, wine is in reality much more than that. It is the most accomplished expression of our Greco-Latin civilization, having brought people together over the centuries. It remains today the best antidote against single-mindedness, the trivialization of the world, and the return of barbarism.

The Memory of Wine, far from being a technical work, is a book of reflection, lively and joyful. It is an invitation to travel in the universe of wine, to discover its multiple facets and its central role in human history and culture.

Product Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782372541077
• ISBN: 978-2-37254-107-7
• Publisher: Mareuil Editions
• Publication Date: 28/02/2019
• Collection: Society
• Number of Pages: 269
• Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.2 x 2.6 cm
• Weight: 350 g
• Language: French