No entiendo mucho de vinos . . . pero me gustan sus curiosidades / Do Not Know Much About Wine. . . But Like Their Curiosities

Describing the traditions and rites associated with wine, this book is full of anecdotes about the history and culture surrounding this ages-old libation. From its origins to uncertainties about the industry's future, this fascinating read reveals facts and figures about wine, but also legends and inspired follies that have shaped its history. The origin of claret, the christening of ships, and the maturation of wine are some of the topics discussed. "Describiendo las tradiciones y los ritos asociados con el vino, este libro esta lleno de anecdotas sobre la historia y la cultura que rodean esta antigua libacion. Desde sus origenes hasta las incertidumbres acerca del futuro de la industria, esta fascinante lectura revela hechos y cifras sobre el vino, pero tambien leyendas y locuras inspiradas que le han dado forma a su historia. El origen del clarete, el bautizo de los barcos y la maduracion del vino son algunos de los temas discutidos."

Pamela Vandyke Price is the author of more than 20 books about wine and has served as a correspondent to the wine section of various newspapers. She is the honorary commissioner of the Circle of Wine Writers and the International Wine and Food Society.