Viniculture Collection (#3)

The Wine Commission, mid 19th century. Creator: AH Payne
The Wine Commission, mid 19th century. Men seated round barrels in a cellar, tasting wine. Engraving after a painting

Wall painting from the tomb of the scribe Menna, Thebes, Ancient Egyptian, 18th dynasty, c1419-1380 BC. Scene of the Vendage: picking grapes in a vineyard (right) and treading grapes (left)

Vineyards at Lau, Palmela. Portugal

Delta Cafes, the main enterprise in the coffee industry and trade in Portugal, and Centro de Ciencia do Cafe (Coffee Science Centre). Campo Maior, Alentejo. Portugal

Vineyards at Herdade das Argamassas, Adega Mayor, Campo Maior. Alentejo, Portugal

Vineyards at Quinta de Alcube, a farm with the Solar do Morgado de Alcube, dating back to the XV century. Setubal. Portugal

Vineyards and cork oaks at Quinta de Alcube, a farm with the Solar do Morgado de Alcube, dating back to the XV century. Setubal. Portugal

A traditional farmhouse at Senra, Ribeira de Pena. Tras os Montes, Portugal

Pavilion at vineyard in autumn, , Radebeul, Elbe valley, saxon wine route, Radebeul, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Spitzhaus at vineyard in autumn, , Radebeul, Elbe valley, saxon wine route, Radebeul, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Katz castle and river Rhine, in St Goarhausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Rhineland, Germany, UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Stahleck castle with river Rhine and wine village Bacharach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Rhineland, Germany, UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Germany, Europe

Gutenfels Castle with vineyards in the foreground, Kaub, UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

View of the Reichsburg Cochem in the Moselle valley in autumn, Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Tree in colorful vineyards in autumn, Landau, Southern Wine route, South Palatine, Rhineland-Palatine, Germany

Colorful vineyards in autumn, Landau, Southern Wine route, South Palatine, Rhineland-Palatine, Germany

Detail of vine with red grapes, Landau, Southern Wine route, South Palatine, Rhineland-Palatine, Germany

Colored vineyards in autumn near Birkweiler, Southern Wine route, South Palatine, Rhineland-Palatine, Germany

Wide view over beautiful colored vineyards in autumn, Landau, Southern Wine route, South Palatine, Rhineland-Palatine, Germany

Vineyard in the Elbe Valley at Diesbar-Seusslitz Castle, Diesbar-Seusslitz, Saxon Wine Route, Saxony, Germany

Diesbar-Seusslitz Castle with Vineyard in the Elbe Valley, Diesbar-Seusslitz, Saxon Wine Route, Saxony, Germany

Belvedere and Garden of Wackerbarth Castle in Winter, saxon wine route, Radebeul, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Wackerbarth Castle in Winter, saxon wine route, Radebeul, Saxony, Germany, Europe

View from the autumn vineyard to Albrechtsburg Meissen, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Jacobstein vineyard pavilion at Wackerbarth castle in autumn, , Radebeul, Elbe valley, saxon wine route, Radebeul, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Belvedere and Garden of Wackerbarth Castle, in the back vineyards in autumn, saxon wine route, Radebeul, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Belvedere of Wackerbarth Castle, in the back vineyards in autumn, saxon wine route, Radebeul, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Vineyards and olive trees, the main crops around Barca d Alva, Alto Douro. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Portugal

Vineyards near Barca d Alva, Alto Douro. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Portugal

Grapes to produce the glorious Douro wine. Barca d Alva, Alto Douro. Portugal

Vineyards in Spring. Fernao Po, one of the best terroir in the Palmela region. Portugal

Vineyards at sunrise, Blenheim, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Vineyard at sunset with sheep, Seddon, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Vineyards, Bannockburn, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Vineyards, Black Barn Winery, Havelock North, Hawkes bay, North Island, New Zealand

Vineyards, Blenheim, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Highfield estate winery and vineyards, Waihopai Valley, Blenheim, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Vineyards, Waipara valley, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

A stone house surrounded by vines in the autumn, Radda in Chianti, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

A stone house surrounded by vines and olive orchards in the autumn, Greve in Chianti, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

San Gimignano surrounded by vines in the autumn, Tuscany, Italy

Stone houses surrounded by vines and olive orchards in the autumn, Greve in Chianti, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

vineyards near Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy

Europe, Slovenia. Vineyard below the hilltop church of Jeruzalem near Ljutomer

Vineyards at the Vale da Vilarica along the Sabor river, Tras os Montes, Portugal

Sepulcher (Sepulchral) Chapel on Wurttembereg Hill, near Rotenberg, Stuttgart-Uhlbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

View from Karlshohe viewing point to Degerloch and tv tower, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

View of St. Severus Church at Erfurt, the capital and largest city of the Central German state of Thuringia, Germany, Europe

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"Exploring the Art of Viniculture: A Journey Through Europe and Beyond" Step into the world as we embark on a captivating journey through some of the most picturesque vineyards across Europe. From the grand entrance adorned with a wrought iron portico at Champagne Louis Roederer in Reims, to the enchanting Chateau de Monbazillac near Bergerac, every destination promises an immersive experience. In France's Loire Valley, nestled along the banks of Cher River, lies Sancerre - a region renowned for its vineyards that produce exquisite wines. The vibrant autumn hues paint a breathtaking backdrop in Chablis, Burgundy, where rows upon rows of grapevines stretch as far as the eye can see. Witnessing nature's bounty firsthand is awe-inspiring; Vitis vinifera grapevine laden with succulent grapes evokes anticipation for future harvests. Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida's masterpiece "The Preparation of Dry Grapes" captures this essence beautifully, transporting us to another era. Continuing our voyage through France, we find ourselves amidst Sancerre's rolling hills once again. Here, centuries-old traditions blend harmoniously with modern techniques to create exceptional wines that delight connoisseurs worldwide. Jos鮠Gutierrez Solana's still life painting featuring a bottle symbolizes how wine becomes an integral part of our cultural heritage. Crossing borders into Germany's Lorch region and Italy's Umbria province unravels new horizons in viticulture. The meticulous cultivation practices employed here result in remarkable vintages that reflect each terroir distinctively. Finally, venturing further south brings us to New Zealand's South Island - specifically Blenheim in Marlborough. This emerging wine-growing region boasts expansive vineyards producing world-class wines that have garnered international acclaim. As we conclude our vinicultural odyssey near Montefalco in Italy, we realize that the art of winemaking transcends geographical boundaries.