Wine production, Madeira

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Wine production, Madeira

Wine production, Madeira -- men, vines and barrels. Date: circa 1900s

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Barrel Barrels Bunches Carry Cultivation Grape Grapes Grapevine Grapevines Growing Hanging Madeira Portugal Portuguese Stick Sticks Trellis Vines Wine

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This evocative photograph captures the essence of wine production in Madeira, an island off the northwest coast of Portugal, during the 1900s. The scene unfolds before us with men carefully tending to the lush grapevines, their gnarled hands cradling the heavy bunches of grapes as they carefully prune the vines. The men's faces are etched with the lines of hard work and dedication, their expressions reflecting the deep connection they have with the land and the fruit it bears. The trellises, or "lattices," support the grapevines as they climb up the steep slopes of the island's terrain. The grapes, ripe and plentiful, hang in bunches, their deep purple hues a testament to the richness of the soil and the ideal climate for their growth. In the foreground, a man carries a full basket of grapes, the weight of the fruit evident in his posture. Another man follows behind him, his stick in hand, ready to help should his companion need it. The wooden barrels, stacked high in the background, are a reminder of the next stage in the wine-making process. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a time when wine production was a labor-intensive, communal endeavor. It is a scene of simple beauty and hard work, a testament to the enduring tradition of wine cultivation in Madeira that continues to this day.

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