Vasco d’Avillez
Speaker Notes
2011 IWINETC – Oporto
Wine in Portuguese Culture & History
Since the roman Empire Wine has played an important role in Portuguese culture and History. The roman influence was of great importance for the many indigenous Portuguese Vines, still existing in the country. Wine was important during the period of Portuguese discoveries and in the Portuguese Relationship with England throughout history. Still today wine is being promoted through peoples and countries histories and culture.