LA FILLOSSERA DELLA VITE

Do you know what phylloxera is? Phylloxera is an insect of American origin that arrived in Europe in the middle of the last century, spreading rapidly across all vineyards. The damage is caused by the bites of this aphid found in various parts of the vitis vinifera, including: on the roots, where it causes the formation of…

THE FUNCTION OF WINE IN GREEK BANQUETS

The expansion of the vine and wine concerned exclusively the ruling classes who imported it at a high price from the Caucasian territories and wine was considered as a special drink used almost exclusively for public religious-political rituals. “Ostentatious wine creates social distinction, shared wine creates caste cohesion” Wine consumption expanded…