Malvasia Bianca and Malvasia Nera originated in Crete, Greece in the 13th Century. The name Malvasia comes from the Italian name of Monemvasia, which was a Byzantine fortress, and a trading center for island wines. From there the cuttings travelled throughout the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the island of Madeira. […]
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“The people of the Mediterranean began to emerge from barbarism when they learned to cultivate oil and the vine.” Thucydides, Greek Historian This quote is also in H. Johnson’s book The Story of Wine. But many countries learned about viticulture from the Greeks as they were located fairly centrally to trade routes throughout Europe. The
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Wine Trivia (answers at the bottom) 1. Wine was known in most ancient civilizations, most notably in Ancient Greece. Who was the Ancient Greek god of wine? A. Dionysos B. Bacchus C. Aphrodite D. Apollo 2. When the wine sommelier or steward pours you a taste of wine in your glass when you ordered a
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