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Wine and Weather: A History
Wine and Weather: A Tangled History Of all aspects of viticulture, the weather is probably the single most unpredictable factor involved in the wine-making equation. […]
Wine Gods Beyond Dionysius and Bacchus
Wine Gods Beyond Dionysius and Bacchus We are all familiar with some of the most famous wine gods in world history. The most notable amongst […]
The Influence of Immigration and the Birth of the Australian Wine Industry
The Influence of Immigration and the Birth of the Australian Wine Industry Australia may be world-famous for its sun-kissed beaches and humid tropical rainforests, but […]
The History of Wine in Brazil
The History of Wine in Brazil The Portuguese, who already produced wines at that time, brought in their caravals, about 65 thousand liters of wines […]
The Story Of Michel Rolland
The Story Of Michel Rolland World famous winemaker and wine consultant Michel Rolland was born in the illustrious French wine region, Bordeaux, at Châteu Le […]
Traveler’s Guide to Wine Slang and Idioms
Traveler’s Guide to Wine Slang and Idioms Slang, always informal and local and most often amusing, and idioms can be both the delight and the […]
Wine in Fiction
Wine in Fiction Besides the fascinating history of winemaking and countless stories associated with its illustrious traditions, wine has remained an integral part of global […]
Wine History Fact vs. Fiction
1. Fiction: The Greeks invented wine Facts: Since there is no way to go back in time and unearth the Greek myth that Dionysus, the […]
The History of the Miolo Family and Its Iconic Wine Lote 43
The History of the Miolo Family and Its Iconic Wine Lote 43 Italian immigrants play a significant role in Brazilian winemaking history. Giuseppe Miolo was […]
San Patricio del Chañar
San Patricio del Chañar Today I want to talk about a productive area of Argentina: San Patricio del Chañar, one of the newest areas of […]
How Did the Dictatorship of António Salazar Influence Wine Production?
How Did the Dictatorship of António Salazar Influence Wine Production? On April 28, 1889, António de Oliveira Salazar was born, who was the central figure […]
Chile and the importance of its Terroir
Chile and the importance of its Terroir Chile and the importance of its TerroirThe country has a diverse climate ranging from the world's driest desert […]
History of Vinho Verde region
History of Vinho Verde region The Minho province is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Portugal. The area is located in the country's north […]
Wine Production History and Rome
Wine Production History and Rome In the early days, Romans were not so fond of wine. The art of wine (vinum) making is perhaps the […]
The History of (Wine) Grapes
The History of (Wine) Grapes In 2017, archeologists published a discovery. Grape and wine production has been around for even longer than they thought. How […]
Post-Apartheid Situation of South African Wineries
Post-Apartheid Situation of South African Wineries In the late 19th and early 20thcenturies, many countries in the southern hemisphere were carving a stellar wine reputation […]
Portuguese Port Wine
Portuguese Port Wine The Port Wine—popularly called, Port—from Portugal is regarded as one of the oldest wines in existence. With its rich history and ruby […]
Moscatel of Setúbal – Sun In a Bottle!
Moscatel of Setúbal – Sun In a Bottle! One of the most well-known Portuguese wines, the Moscatel de Setúbal, originated in the Península de Setúbal, […]
Labor in Argentine vineyards
Labor in Argentine vineyards The work in vineyards and wineries, initially, was characterized by informality. In the beginning, access to work went along with the […]
Mateus Rose, the greatest success in Portugal’s wine history
Mateus Rose, the greatest success in Portugal's wine history In 1942, Fernando Van Zeller Guedes founded Sogrape, thereby creating one of the most emblematic wines […]
A Historical Geography of Viticulture and the Wine Trade
A Historical Geography of Viticulture and the Wine Trade Historically, wine and vine have been vital to European culture and civilization. However, little research has […]
California’s Oppressive Wine History
California’s Oppressive Wine History California is one of the states that produce the most wine in America. When speaking of wine, most people think of […]
South Africa’s Wine Crisis
South Africa’s Wine Crisis Wine may be a beverage and the wine industry is just a business to many, but for South Africans, wine forms […]
Wine Industries in South Africa
Wine Industries in South Africa South Africa is renowned for its varied topography, unique natural beauty, and cultural diversity. This southernmost country on the tip […]
The Importance of Wine in the Soviet Union’s Food Regime (SFR)
The Importance of Wine in the Soviet Union’s Food Regime (SFR) Wine has played a significant role in the history and culture of both Armenia […]
