From ancient routes to living traditions, Wine Is Culture reveals the deeper story in every glass. In these pages,
wine emerges not simply as a drink, but as a living expression of place, identity, and cultural memory.

Wine Is Culture

Wine Is Culture is an elegant exploration of the enduring relationship between wine and the civilizations that have shaped it. Spanning ancient origins to the modern table, it reveals wine as more than a product of terroir: it is also a reflection of place, memory, and human artistry. Each page uncovers the ways wine carries the imprint of history and identity, offering a sense of continuity across generations. Through richly nuanced storytelling, the book invites readers to experience wine not simply as something tasted, but as something understood—an expression of culture in one of its most timeless forms.

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WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

The cultural roots behind the world’s most iconic wines
How geography, tradition, and community shape every bottle
The stories that transform wine from product to experience
A richer, more meaningful way to enjoy what’s in your glass

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Emanuela Panke

Emanuela Panke is President of Iter Vitis – Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, an international network dedicated to preserving and advancing Europe’s and the Mediterranean’s viticultural heritage. For over two decades, she has worked at the intersection of cultural tourism, gastronomy, and heritage innovation, leading cross-border initiatives across programs such as Interreg, Horizon Europe, and Creative Europe. A writer, curator, and specialist in territorial narratives, her work positions wine not merely as a product, but as a cultural system—one that shapes identity, fosters dialogue, and drives sustainable regional development on a global scale.

Layne Randolph

Layne Randolph is a wine, travel, and culture journalist whose work explores wine as an expression of history, place, and identity. With a background in both journalism and law, she earned an LL.M. in international intellectual property law from the University of Turin in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization before working as in-house counsel for Fendi in Rome. Now based in Northern California, her work appears in Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Forbes.com, bringing together legal training, European experience, and narrative storytelling.

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