Middle Ages: Difference between revisions
Created page with "Wine in the Middle Ages refers to the production, trade, and consumption of wine in Europe between the 5th and 15th centuries, a period marked by the decline of Roman viticultural systems, the influence of monastic orders, and the gradual emergence of regional wine specialisation. The era saw both continuity and adaptation in viticultural practices, shaped by political, economic, and climatic conditions<ref>Unwin, *Wine and the Vine: An Historical Geography of Viticultur..." |
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Vineyards in the Middle Ages were concentrated in areas with both suitable climate and political stability. France’s Loire, Burgundy, and Bordeaux regions grew in prominence, while Germany’s Rhine and Moselle valleys became known for quality white wines<ref>Lachiver, *Vins, vignes et vignerons: Histoire du vignoble français*, Fayard, 1988, ISBN 978-2213019029.</ref>. The Mediterranean basin maintained ancient vineyards, with Italy and the Iberian Peninsula continuing as major producers. | Vineyards in the Middle Ages were concentrated in areas with both suitable climate and political stability. [[France|France’s]] [[Loire]], [[Burgundy]], and [[Bordeaux]] regions grew in prominence, while [[Germany|Germany’s]] [[Rhine]] and [[Moselle]] valleys became known for quality white wines<ref>Lachiver, *Vins, vignes et vignerons: Histoire du vignoble français*, Fayard, 1988, ISBN 978-2213019029.</ref>. The Mediterranean basin maintained ancient vineyards, with Italy and the Iberian Peninsula continuing as major producers. | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||