[Documentary] Pico Wine Part 1: The Untold Story of a Mythical Wine

🍇 Join us on an enchanting journey through time as we uncork the past and dive deep into the rich tapestry of Pico Wine’s fascinating history. 🍷

🎬 In this captivating documentary, “Pico Wine: The King of Wines and Wines of Kings” we embark on a voyage to the enchanting Pico Island, nestled in the Azores archipelago. Prepare to be transported to the heart of a wine-making legacy that spans centuries, where tradition, culture, and nature seamlessly converge to produce a beverage that has stood the test of time.

🌍 Explore the rugged landscapes of Pico Island, where volcanic soils and oceanic influences have shaped the unique terroir that gives Pico Wine its distinctive flavor profile. Journey with us through terraced vineyards that have been carefully tended by generations of dedicated vintners, each grapevine a testament to the islanders’ enduring commitment to their craft.

📜 Unearth the hidden stories of resilience and innovation as we delve into the historical significance of Pico Wine. From its humble beginnings in the 15th century, when intrepid explorers first brought grapevines to the island’s shores, to the Golden Age of Pico Wine of the 19th century where it was found on the table of Czars of Russia.

🥂 Whether you’re a wine aficionado, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, “Pico Wine: The King of Wines and Wines of Kings” promises to take you on an unforgettable expedition through time and taste. Join us as we raise our glasses to the past, present, and future of Pico Wine—a story that truly deserves to be savored.

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00:00 Intro
01:31 Part 1: The Unique Island
03:52 Part 2: Settlement and first vines (15th Century)
07:00 Part 3: Transforming Pico (16th Century)
13:51 Part 4: The Golden Age of Pico Wine (17th-19th Century)
17:55 Part 5: From Collapse to Renaissance (1850-1960)
26:47 Conclusion

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Main source of information:

Pico Wine: one of the world’s most unique wine regions (Genesis – Part I)

Pico Wine: The history of a heroic and subversive wine (Part II)

https://www.czarwinery.com/our-story
Madalena Wine Museum
Viana Oliveira & Manuel Garcia, Vinhos e Manjares do Pico

Credit:

Vinepair: Toast 4th of July Painting
Wikicommons: Photo of the Russian Imperial Family
Carlos A. Góis-Marques, The Quaternary plant fossil record from the volcanic Azores Archipelago (Portugal, North Atlantic Ocean): a review: Map of the islands’ age
John Trumble, Declaration of Independence Painting
Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery, Cass Gilbert: Mt. Pico, Azores Islands
Russell & Purrington, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons: A Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World, 1848 – Museu dos Baleeiros
Russell & Purrington, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons: A Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World, 1848 – Horta – Museu dos Baleeiros
Phylloxera photo: https://www.vintagewineandport.co.uk/blog/The-Wine-Blight
Maccheek at English Wikipedia: Odium photo
Messy Nessy, Wine after 100 Years in a Cellar: Old bottles photo
Imperial War Museums, British Ships of the 19th Century, HMS WOODLARK, 1880,
Ephemeral NY: https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2018/05/14/the-floating-chapels-for-19th-century-sailors/
Lesson 1: The Art of CooperageThis is lesson 1 of 12 of “The History and Science of the Barrel” available through The Rum University’s website, www.RumUniversity.com: cooper photo

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