HTM 4050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Old World Wine, Vitis Vinifera, Dessert Wine

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTM 4050
• Professor: Melissa Pulvermacher

Document Summary

Vinifera grapes transplanted to europe from persia. Ancient greeks, roman empire and the spreading of the vines. Wines in many parts of europe have been made the same way for 1000s of years. Historically, wines have been made and referred to by region (chianti, champagne) Evlved as an accompaniment to local food, link to a regions gastronomy. Most regions have their own dessert wine, sparkling wine, unique styles. Many wines made for trade within britain (sherry, port) Grapes picked earlier, less fruit forwardness in wine. The blurring lines between the old and new world. Old world moving to more varietal specific wines (spain) New world creating regions based on terroir (on) Old world investing more in technology (italy)