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Wine and the Habsburg Dynasty
Wine and the Habsburg Dynasty Wine played a significant role in the culture and politics of the Habsburg dynasty, which ruled much of Central Europe […]
Dão Region, the Portuguese Burgundy
Dão Region, the Portuguese Burgundy Dão is a wine-producing region in Portugal in the country's north-central part. Because of its famous production of high-quality wines, […]
Winery of the Emperors: The Villa of the Quintilii
Winery of the Emperors: The Villa of the Quintilii Roma Vecchia Back in the eighteenth century archaeology as a modern discipline was just beginning in Italy. […]
The Impact of the Russian Revolution on Wine Consumption and Production
Introduction: Wine in Pre-Revolutionary Russia Before the revolution, wine was an important part of Russian society. The wine was seen as a symbol of status […]
The Month of the Grape Harvester: Vendemiaire and the French Revolutionary Calendar
The Month of the Grape Harvester: Vendemiaire and the French Revolutionary Calendar Introduction – 22 September 1792 22 September 1792 was a very unusual day […]
Profiting From the Sideways Effect: The Great Pinot Noir Fraud
Profiting From the Sideways Effect: The Great Pinot Noir Fraud The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have seen the nature of crime and fraud […]
Pinto Bandeira, The First Sparkling Wine Denomination of Origin Outside Europe
Pinto Bandeira, The First Sparkling Wine Denomination of Origin Outside Europe Pinto Bandeira is a grape, and wine-producing region located in Serra Gaúcha, in Rio […]
Luigi Bosca Wine: How the Arizu Family Created a Top Argentinean Winery
Luigi Bosca Wine: How the Arizu Family Created a Top Argentinean Winery The Arizu family has a long history of winemaking, dating back 120 years […]
Jules Guyot: The Man Behind the Guyot Vine Training System
Jules Guyot: The Man Behind the Guyot Vine Training System Before the invention of the Guyot vine training system, vineyards in Europe were often negatively […]
How Wine Almost Compromised the Russian Revolution
How Wine Almost Compromised the Russian Revolution In 1917, the famous October Revolution took place, which gave rise to communist Russia, or the Union of […]
How Luigi Veronelli, a Visionary, Changed the Food and Wine Industry
How Luigi Veronelli, a Visionary, Changed the Food and Wine Industry Luigi Veronelli, an Italian food and wine journalist and avid wine collector, is well-known […]
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 […]
History of New Jersey Wine in 1900
History of New Jersey Wine in 1900 New Jersey is one of the oldest wineries in America that is still in operation today. It wasn’t […]
Thus Drank Zarathustra: Zoroastrianism and Wine Culture in Ancient Persia
Thus Drank Zarathustra: Zoroastrianism and Wine Culture in Ancient Persia Introduction – Persia and Iran: A Land of Differing Attitudes to Alcohol The land which […]
São Francisco Valley, the World’s First Geographical Indication for Tropical Wines
São Francisco Valley, the World's First Geographical Indication for Tropical Wines November 1st marked a historic achievement for the country's viticulture. The INPI (National Institute […]
The History of Wine in Portugal: A Rich Tradition Spanning Centuries
The History of Wine in Portugal: A Rich Tradition Spanning Centuries Portugal has a long, storied history of wine production stretching back over 2,000 years. […]
Wine and Immigration in American History
Wine and Immigration in American History Introduction to Wine and Immigration in American History: Immigration has been a defining characteristic of American history since the […]
The History of English Wine
The History of English Wine Many people don't think of England or the UK as a typical producer of wine. Yet England is home to […]
Blitzed: Wine, the Nazis, and Hermann Goering’s Prized Cellar
Blitzed: Wine, the Nazis, and Hermann Goering's Prized Cellar Alcohol has been synonymous with most cultures in Europe for millennia. This is the case even […]
Wine Just Before Prohibition
Wine Just Before Prohibition Wine has always been an integral part of American culture and history. It has played a significant role in shaping the […]
Marqués de Riscal: Famous Vineyards And Wineries of the World
Marqués de Riscal: Famous Vineyards And Wineries of the World So, Exactly what does one have to do to become a household name as a […]
Antinori nel Chianti Classico: Famous Vineyards And Wineries of the World
Antinori nel Chianti Classico: Famous Vineyards And Wineries of the World So, Exactly what does one have to do to become a household name as […]
Horses vs. Tractors for Vineyard Farming
Horses vs. Tractors for Vineyard Farming Horses and tractors have both played a significant role in vineyard cultivation throughout history. The use of horses in […]
War of the Apostrophe: The Defining Moments in California’s Wine-Making History
The Defining Moments in California's Wine-Making History By 1895, the Napa Valley wine business was booming and Stags’ Leap was producing upwards of 40,000 gallons […]
To Kalon: Famous Vineyards and Wineries Of The World
To Kalon: Famous Vineyards and Wineries Of The World When a person goes shopping for a bottle of wine to take to a party, there […]
