History of Viticulture in the Pyrénées-Orientales in the 20th Century (French Edition) by Pierre Dauga

Dive into the heart of a century of struggles and passion with History of Viticulture in the Pyrénées-Orientales in the 20th Century, a work by Pierre Dauga published by the editions Trabucaire. This richly documented essay traces the major stages of the Roussillon viticulture, its crises, its mutations, and its conquests.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the wine region is experiencing dark times. The 1907 winegrowers' crisis disrupts the entire South, causing revolts and massive mobilizations among the Languedocian and Catalan winemakers. These events will have a lasting impact on the social and economic history of the region.

The following decades see other difficulties: the Wines of Algeria destabilize the market, before and after the Second World War. But the most serious threat emerged in the 1970s with the opening of the Common Wine Market, which establishes a European liberalism facilitating themassive importation of Italian wines. The southern production, and particularly that of the Pyrénées-Orientales, suffers heavy consequences.

Pierre Dauga also highlights the Major figures of the winemaking movement, too often forgotten, who fought to defend their lands and their rights. These leaders have shaped a strong collective identity, rooted in the solidarity and pride of Roussillon's wine-growing heritage.

Despite the crises, the 20th century sees the emergence of well-deserved recognition: that of the controlled designation of origin. The natural sweet wines — Banyuls, , Maury, , Rivesaltes, , Muscat de Rivesaltes — are establishing themselves as global references. The dry wines such as Collioure, , Côtes du Roussillon and Côtes du Roussillon-Villages complete this mosaic of excellence.

Pierre Dauga also highlights the diversity of the terroirs of the Pyrénées-Orientales, a true geological and climatic treasure, and the rise in quality of Country wines and varietal wines. Thanks to strict regulations and the winemakers' willingness to innovate, the region can now face the International competition with confidence.

This book finally provides a clear assessment of the challenges of the 21st century : climate change, new consumption habits, market restructuring. But it also recalls the sustainable assets from this land of tradition — the passion of the men and women of wine, the richness of its appellations, and the strength of its landscapes.

An essential book for anyone interested in the history of wine, to southern viticulture and to the social and economic evolution of the French wine regions.

🟣 Item characteristics

• Title: History of Viticulture in the Pyrénées-Orientales in the 20th Century

• Author: Pierre Dauga

• Editor: Trabucaire

• Collection: Essay

• Publication date: November 13, 2006

• Language: French

• Format: Paperback

• Dimensions: 24 cm

• Weight: 750 g

• EAN13: 9782849740415

• ISBN: 978-2-84974-041-5