Ancient times
Which "Empire" was responsible for the spread of viticulture and winemaking across Europe?
Roman Empire
The oldest winery in the world is 6100 years old & it’s located in what country?
Armenia
What Spanish wine area was known in the 16th C
Rioja
How did the ancients cultures prevent wine from going to vinegar? Added a tree resin / Pasteurized it/ Put it in lead containers
Added tree resin
What was the Egyptian God of Wine called?
Osiris
What was added to wine to preserve it for long sea journeys?
Alcohol
What country(s) / Geographical area was/were the "birthplace of modern day wine"?
Armenia and Georgia /The Caucacus
Name two other Gods dedicated to wine
Bachhus and Dionysus
What is the European vine called: Vitis Vinifera / Vitus Vinifera / Vitis Finifus
Vitis Vinifera
What was wine transported in during the ancient times?
Amphoras ( made of clay)
What was Spain called in Roman times?
Hispania
What was the name of the louse plague that destroyed the European wine industry?
Phylloxera
What did the Greeks and Romans mix wine with?
Water
Wine making in the Medieval Ages was defined by what institution?
The Church /Monks
What solution was found to overcome phylloxera?
Rootstocks