"invaluable to those seeking clarity on a region whose successes have gone largely uncharted."
“With this book, the authors have given Sicily and its wines an exceptional tribute…they have succeeded in making the story of Sicilian wine both understandable and entertaining, without compromising the academic integrity of the work.”
“An adventure with so much information about the history, culture and winemaking that it is difficult to put it down till the end. . . . Novices as well as wine experts and serious students of Sicilian wine culture and history will cherish the book for a long time."
“A full exploration of Sicilian wine, complete with. . . the region’s enological and viticultural evolution, best wineries and most significant wines. . . . A mix of culture, anthropology and more enrich the book. There is no book like this one available on the market.”
“We also owe a great deal of gratitude to Bill Nesto MW and Frances di Savino for their superb book, The World of Sicilian Wine. . . . [T]he book is a tour de force on Sicilian wine.”
“Wine drinkers who like their wine and vine facts with generous helpings of history, culture and geography will enjoy “The World of Sicilian Wine.” Nesto and di Savino have written a handy and informative guide for the wine tourist and armchair traveler alike.”
"The World of Sicilian Wine . . . does more than toss around the word terroir, it burrows deep within it and gives it real meaning.”
“The authors really do take the title seriously, revealing a stunning 360-degree examination of Sicily’s world of wine.”
“This is a fantastic read . . . not just for wine people, but people who are studying Greek and Roman literature and mythology and Italian and Renaissance history. There are so many applications for this book beyond just learning about wine.”
“Authoritative and humorous.”
“Top 10 Wine Books of 2013: Nesto and Di Savino have given us a model for how to write about an Old World wine region. . . . If you are interested in Sicilian wines or simply the history of Sicily, this is your book."
“I really enjoyed this book. . . . [It] succeeds in taking us on a voyage through this complicated but magical wine region.”
"An essential starting point for anyone interested in the island's wines or Italian wine in general."
"A fascinating, well-written study of an area by an accomplished duo who bring Sicily and its wines to life."
"With scholarly accuracy and depth . . . this oenophile's resource spans all aspects of Sicilian wine, from flavor to geography, varieties, viticulture, terroir, and more."
"Wine lovers will appreciate this well-researched book on Sicily's wine industry."
"An excellent survey of an important wine region of Italy that is all too often overlooked by wine writers. . . . Accessible to anyone with an interest in Sicilian wine and a passing familiarity with wine terminology."
"I can recall no work that captures so completely in English the story of Sicilian wine. Keep The World of Sicilian Wine handy on your reference shelf, devour it like an Inspector Montalbano page-turner, or use it as a guidebook to the vineyards."
"A nifty guide to an up-and-coming wine area."
"The sheer weight of historical, geographical, and viticultural information is enough to make this the definitive English-language book on the island's wines."
“Covers everything one needs to know about Sicilian wine. Bill Nesto and Frances di Savino . . . preserve an inimitable spirit of Sicily."
“This painstakingly researched and well-written book is highly recommended reading not only for those seeking entry into the mysteries of the Sicilian wine scene but also for those seeking an introduction to the twists and turns of Sicilian history generally. That Bill Nesto is a Master of Wine is apparent from the knowledgeable way he treats matters viticultural and vinous. That he and his co-author/wife have southern Italian, indeed Sicilian, blood flowing through their veins is apparent in the passion and intensity with which they handle their material."--Nicolas Belfrage, MW, author of The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy
“Few wine books are as deeply researched and detailed as this exhaustive reference on Sicilian wine from antiquity to the present day. Even the most knowledgeable oenophiles and Italophiles will learn from The World of Sicilian Wine."--Robert Camuto, author of Palmento: A Sicilian Wine Odyssey
