Seminar #1 Flashcards
(22 cards)
Where and when did viticulture begin?
Georgia 6000 BC
How did the first winegrowers vinify their wines?
In Qveris (amphora jars)
According to the bible, who was the first winegrower?
Noah
Where did viticulture move afterwards?
Moved west into Egypt, and then Greece
According to many legends, what animal taught winegrowers to prune?
Donkey
Who was the greek god of wine?
Dionysus
What miracle did Jesus perform in Cana? What tradition did it inspire?
Turning water into wine, wine as a celebratory beverage
What made wine so important in Christian religions?
Wine as blood of Christ
In what Eastern country was wine appreciated and celebrated?
Iran (Persia)
Why wasn’t wine readily adopted in India, China and Japan?
These cultures are built around tea, not wine
After the fall of the Roman Empire, who took care of vineyards?
The church (monks)
What was Saint Benedict’s rule concerning wine?
Monks could drink wine in moderation
What famous estate did Cistercian monks develop in Burgundy?
Clos de Vougeout (1125)
What famous estate did Cistercian monks develop in Burgundy?
Clos de Vougeout (1125)
What were the main uses of wine in monasteries?
As medicine, as a substitute for water, for calories and offered in hospitality
Mention a Cistercian contribution to viticulture
Movement of earth to create arable land in marshes, close, climats
How were close constituted in Burgundy?
Originally built to keep animals away from choice plots–only the wealthy could afford them
Why was Bordeaux not popular in France during the Middle Ages?
Bordeaux (Aquitaine) was part of England at this time
Why were there no vineyards in the Medoc in the Middle Ages?
The soil was not suitable-marsh
What cultivar did Philip the Bold ban from Burgundy in 1395?
Gamay noir-against poor quality and high yielding vines that growers could profit from
Did viticulture make winegrowers rich after the 100years war? What did they drink?
No–they drank piquette (made by adding sugar and water to grape pomace to ferment into low alcohol Bev)
Who invented champagne?
Champagne invented itself
