The Univeristy of Nebraska Press is proud to share that one of its authors, Robert Camuto, is kicking off his national book tour tomorrow for Palmento: A Sicilian Wine Odyssey. The book is about his journey through the Etna region of Sicilily where he discovers more than just great wine. He also meets the winemakers of Italy’s largest and oldest wine region.  During his visits, he gets to know winemakers whose families have been in the business for generations; ex-pats drawn to Sicily by its remoteness, beauty and heritage of great wines; young Sicilians blending new technology and ancient production methods, often with very good results. Throughout the tour, he will be featuring winemakers that he profiles in Palmento. His first stop is at McNally Jackson Bookstore in New York City. There will be a reading and a wine tasting… a fine way to start off a book tour we say! 

Meanwhile, first time author, Matthew Gavin Frank has been doing some touring of his own with his book, Barolo. Matt decided to spend six months living out of a tent, picking wine grapes for a farmer in Barolo, Italy. He tells the reader about his explorations of the local flavors and culture that Barolo had to offer. He also begins tomorrow but in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a reading, signing and Q&A session. We have a few pictures of his tour on our Facebook page. 

For a complete list of tour dates to see if either author is coming to a city near you, please click here.