8. World Wine Industry Flashcards
When is it believed that the first alcoholic beverages to incorporate fermented grapes were created? And Where?
7000 BC
Jiahu, China
Where was the first wine produced from Vinifera varieties believed to be created?
Caucasus Mountains of Western Asia
How does Greece fit into wine history?
Greece was an early leader of wine production, passing this to the Romans, which then led to expansion across the mediterranean.
Why is the Catholic Church cited for a role early wine expansion?
The fall of the Roman empire resulted in loss of wine making knowledge and technologies. Because the Catholic Church needed wine for religious ceremonies, monks and clergymen maintained vineyards and continued production.
Why is the rise of the city / urban area post Renaissance relevant to the progression of wine?
The growth of urban areas introduced sanitation issues and problems of insufficient clean drinking water.
Wine - due to its alcoholic content - could be trusted to be free of germs and safe to drink. And therefore became more of an everyday drinking beverage.
Wine was difficult to transport, which resulted in the proliferation of vineyard sites.
Why did fortified wines become a popular choice in early days?
Fortified wines were far less susceptible to spoilage with changing temperatures and over long periods of time.
What is the approximate timeframe of the Phylloxera outbreak in Europe?
1860s
Cite an outcome of the phylloxera crisis that actually helped the wine industry.
European winemakers began traveling outside of Europe once their vineyards were lost to Phylloxera, spreading winemaking expertise all over the world.
What was the approximate timeline for Prohibition, start to finish?
1920-1933
What is cited as the turning point for American Wine?
The 1976 Judgement of Paris
Approximately how many cases of wine were produced in 2020?
3B (2.9B)
What is the approximate breakdown of wine production globally in terms of production country/region?
Europe 65%
North America 10%
South America 10%
Asia 6%
Oceana 5%
Africa 4%
What are the top three countries based on volume / vineyard acres?
Spain, France, China (CHECK THIS - UPDATE FROM HERE W 2023 BOOK)
