Passion on the Vine: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Family in the Heart of Italy

by Sergio Esposito
Passion on the Vine: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Family in the Heart of Italy
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29 ratings, 3.62 average rating, 16 reviews (more data...)
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published
April 22nd 2008 by Broadway

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Hardcover, 224 pages

isbn
0767926072    (isbn13: 9780767926072)

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As a young child in Naples, Sergio Esposito learned to appreciate the deep relationship between food and wine. Sitting at his kitchen table, he watche

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Perryvillereference
12/10/08
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bookshelves: angela, nonfiction
Read in August, 2008
As I was re-shelving some new nonfiction books a few weeks ago, an Italian villa on the cover of Sergio Esposito’s Passion on the Vine caught my eye. After perusing the description on the inside flap, I checked out the book and spent the next several days traveling all over Italy with the author--a native son of Naples. In fact, I found myself going through some sections of the book multiple times, as I read them aloud to friends and relatives.

Sergio Esposito lived his early years ...more
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Laura
02/16/09
Laura rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Read in February, 2009
This was a book club book. I enjoyed it because it was all about great Italian wine, food and culture. What's not to love?
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Jen
12/28/08
Jen marked it as to-read

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Borrowing this from my Mom. Interested in learning about Italy's different regions and their wine. Good winter armchair vacation!
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Satya Cohen
09/03/08
Satya Cohen rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in September, 2008
Initial reaction was that of jealousy. I want this life that Sergio Esposito has worked so arduously for. He brings to this book tales of history, of family, of strength and devotion. He is passionate first about his family, then to his native country (Italy) and then to wine. He is not just a purveyor but a historian and a librarian. He looks not at a trend but at a philosophy of the life of the winemaker and what makes the best. I looked forward to each new chapter that exposed a new fro...more
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Claudia
05/24/09
Claudia rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in June, 2009
I so enjoyed this book. It makes me want to go back to Italy...NOW. The food, wine and family will certainly put a smile on your face!!!
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Diane
01/02/09
Diane rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2009
This personal, humourous book is a great look into the world of wine and family.
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Debra
07/19/08
Debra rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in July, 2008
recommends it for: those who enjoyed The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken
Grab a nice glass of sangiovese, or better yet, a Barolo, and settle in for a calorie-laden treat. Sergio Esposito, the proprietor of Italian Wine Merchants in New York, writes of his Neopolitan roots, Italian food (most definitely not Olive Garden food!) and Italian wine. Definitely more for the wine/food fans than the memoir fans, this book caused me to change the week's menu and look for new wines.
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Evan Dawson
09/17/08
Evan Dawson rated it: 5 of 5 stars

An excellent tour of Italy through the eyes of the writer. He takes you around the country, exploring the wines and the culture. Sharp insight into what constitutes authenticity in wine making, though he might be overly drunk on the concept of terroir.
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Kelley
06/04/08
Kelley rated it: 2 of 5 stars

bookshelves: memoir, nonfiction, travel
So far this is a great read, much like Frances Mayes Tuscany books. Ok, the wine and the Italian food got old and I gave up. It was a little text-booky and not as dreamy as the Mayes' books which kept me going through hers.
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Michelle
05/31/08
Michelle rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in May, 2008
Memior of wine merchant life and business. While I picked this up because of the wine angle, my favorite parts were his descriptions of his childhood and his extended family.
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Amy
05/09/08
Amy marked it as to-read

bookshelves: to-read
given to me by the owner of the Book Loft...she had thought of me..this is a proofed copy...so I feel honored to get an early look at this!
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Michael
10/08/08
Michael rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in October, 2008
great story, so funny at times. really a great memoir of his time and passion for that there vino vino vino!!!
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Jill
08/03/08
Jill marked it as to-read

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We're thinking about Italy for the Honeymoon.....and I have a passion for the vin.....o
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Tim
07/28/08
Tim added it

Great foodie book
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Deidra
05/13/09
fbuser1478594197 rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in March, 2009
This was a great insight into the wine word in Italy - such interesting characters! Another book that makes me want to climb on a plane to Tuscany this afternoon.
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Lauren
01/21/09
Lauren rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Contest,Wine,Italy
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Heather
07/01/09
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M
06/21/09
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Matt Ferguson
06/02/09
Matt Ferguson is currently reading it

bookshelves: currently-reading, food
Read in June, 2009

Pam
05/29/09
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