Seeking heirloom grapes in Italy's abandoned vineyards
After population's mid-century exodus to urban Italy, grape vines tended for centuries were left to run wild. Now, vineyard sleuth in Alpine valley works to save grape varietals from extinction, to bring them back to cultivation and, finally to turn them into wine.
The Wall Street Journal. (may require subscription) 2008-07-04
Categories: Biodiversity, DRINKS, ENVIRONMENT, Wine, Beer & Spirits
Index: Adelina Aguettaz, Aosta, Arlier, Augusto Chatel, biodiversity, Blanc du Morgex, Chardonnay, Cornalin, Daniele Domeneghetti, Denominazione di Origine Controllata, Elisabetta Allera, Father Joseph Vaudan, Fumin, Gran San Bernardo, Institut Agricole Régional, Italy, Lou Ressignon, Marco Reinotti, Mayolet, Nebbiolo, Odoardo Zecca, Petit Rouge, Pinto Nero, Syrah, Torrette, Valle d'Aosta, Vuillermin