Fundamentals - History Flashcards
Who invented the watertight, rollable cask?
The Celts
Which tribe established Marseille?
Phoenicians
Who introduced the vine to France?
Phoenicians
Who gave the name Gaul to France?
The Romans
Where did the Romans establish vineyards?
SW France
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Loire
Who was the King of the Franks when they took over Gaul?
Clovis
What is a Ban des Vendanges?
The proscription of a harvest date
Who did Henry Plantagenet marry in 12 C?
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Why did the papacy move from Rome to Avignon in 14th C?
Clement, Bishop of Bordeaux was elected Pope
What happened to Alsace during the 30 years war
It transferred from Germany to France
When did the Dutch drain the Medoc?
in 1600s
Why were Pinot Noir and Chardonnay replaced by Gamay due to the Bubonic Plague
There was not labour to tend the vines and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay need cultivation
What is Claret?
Wine made by fermenting red and white wines together became English name for Bordeaux
Who introduced the custom of sitting upright whilst eating?
Clovis
What is another name for Odium?
Powdery Mildew
