This contribution analyses the spread, origin and evolution of the most important European terraced viticulture complexes. Found in Mediterranean, Atlantic and continental areas, the terraces dedicated to viticulture owe their localisation to recurring geographical–environmental and historical movements in the different regions. Proximity to market outlets and to waterways were the key elements in their origins and distribution. The reasons behind the construction of the great viticulture terraced areas then guided the evolution of their twentieth-century history. In terms of the elements involved, the most influential inherited factors appear to be strong land fragmentation and the early entry into favourable commercial circuits.

Terraced Vineyards in Europe: The Historical Persistence of Highly Specialised Regions / L. Bonardi (ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY). - In: World terraced landscapes: history, environment, quality of life / [a cura di] M. Varotto, L. Bonardi, P. Tarolli. - [s.l] : Springer, 2019 Jan. - ISBN 9783319968148. - pp. 7-25 [10.1007/978-3-319-96815-5_2]

Terraced Vineyards in Europe: The Historical Persistence of Highly Specialised Regions

L. Bonardi
2019

Abstract

This contribution analyses the spread, origin and evolution of the most important European terraced viticulture complexes. Found in Mediterranean, Atlantic and continental areas, the terraces dedicated to viticulture owe their localisation to recurring geographical–environmental and historical movements in the different regions. Proximity to market outlets and to waterways were the key elements in their origins and distribution. The reasons behind the construction of the great viticulture terraced areas then guided the evolution of their twentieth-century history. In terms of the elements involved, the most influential inherited factors appear to be strong land fragmentation and the early entry into favourable commercial circuits.
Terraced vineyards; Historical rural landscapes; Waterways; History of viticulture; Terraces landscapes; Wine landscapes; European wine regions; Geography of wine; Rural geography; Environmental history; Historical–economic development; Alps; Europe; Mediterranean area
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