Wine Making Collection

MONK DRINKING WINE. Good Old Wine. Wood engraving, 19th century

Pressing the Grapes (marble)
REV128464 Pressing the Grapes (marble) by Roman; Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Septembre - the Chateau de Saumur. Grape harvest in the vineyards: people gather grapes in baskets, donkeys carry them in panniers

PORTUGAL: VINEYARD, 1873. Pruning grape vines in spring at a vineyard in Portugal. Line engraving, English, 1873

Wine bottles and casks, D Oliveiras Lda, Madeira, Portugal
A display of wine bottles and casks at the firm of D Oliveiras Lda in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Steamship harbour at Algiers - the wine export section
The steamship harbour at Algiers - the wine export section. Thousands of barrels of wine awaiting transportation to Europe

Impressions de vendages, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Impressions de vendages, 19th century. Harvest impressions

Esquisse pour la salle des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Bourgogne, 1891. Creator: François Emile Ehrmann
Esquisse pour la salle des Fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La Bourgogne, 1891. Personification of region in France

The Pressoir of the Chateau Lafitte near Bordeaux, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Pressoir of the Chateau Lafitte near Bordeaux, 1854. The next and final process which the juice of the grape undergoes is that of fermentation

Wine-Making, at the Chateau Lafitte, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wine-Making, at the Chateau Lafitte, 1854. After the grapes have been gathered, they are placed into a tub called a cuvier de pressoir, in which they are trodden

The Vintage, in Medoc, near Bordeaux, 1854. Creator: William Thomas
The Vintage, in Medoc, near Bordeaux, 1854. Grape-picking in France. "There are no idle spectators at a vintage, all the world must work;

The City of Bordeaux, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
The City of Bordeaux, 1854. Wine-growing in France....in these parts it is within the reach of all purses; the meanest labourer, in fact, can take it at all his meals

The Vintage of the Grapes of the Vine, from the Blockbook Apocalypse, 1465-70. Creator: Unknown
The Vintage of the Grapes of the Vine, from the Blockbook Apocalypse, 1465-70

Iakutsk: State Wine Monopoly, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Iakutsk: State Wine Monopoly, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Row of wine casks in the Fraccacreta cellars in Sansevero Puglie San Severo. Date of Photograph:1900-1905

Ancient Egypt, Wall carving, Tomb of Petosiris, 300 BC, Tunael Gebel, Collecting and bottling the wine (photo)
3476435 Ancient Egypt, Wall carving, Tomb of Petosiris, 300 BC, Tunael Gebel, Collecting and bottling the wine (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall carving, Tomb of Petosiris, 300 BC)

The Wine Commission, mid 19th century. Creator: AH Payne
The Wine Commission, mid 19th century. Men seated round barrels in a cellar, tasting wine. Engraving after a painting

Wall painting from the tomb of the scribe Menna, Thebes, Ancient Egyptian, 18th dynasty, c1419-1380 BC. Scene of the Vendage: picking grapes in a vineyard (right) and treading grapes (left)

Antoine Lumiere inspecting grape harvest, n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Antoine Lumiere inspecting grape harvest, n.d

Detail of red grapes in vineyard, Haras de Pirque winery, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Vineyards with Cerro Blanco on backdrop, El Principal winery, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Detail of red grapes at El Principal winery, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Vineyards with The Andes mountains on horizon, El Principal winery, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Detail of red grapes at Haras de Pirque winery, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Vineyards by the sea at sunset, Corsica, France

Vineyard, Penafiel, Castile and Leon, Spain

Vineyard with Castle of Penafiel in the background, Penafiel, Castile and Leon, Spain

France, Marne, Champagne Region, Chatillon sur Marne, winemaking artwork

Aerial view over the hills of Le Langhe wine region in autumn, Piedmont, Italy

europe, italy, umbria. Sagratino grape near to Montefalco

Tapestry depicting Vintagers, from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576112 Tapestry depicting Vintagers, from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 338.6x535.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Tapestry fragment depicting Vintager, possibly from Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool)
3576113 Tapestry fragment depicting Vintager, possibly from Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 96.5x66 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Vintagers, possibly from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576107 Tapestry fragment depicting Vintagers, possibly from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 96.5x330.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Vintage; a man pouring grapes from a basket into a vat, above Bacchus sitting, ... ca. 1517-20
The Vintage; a man pouring grapes from a basket into a vat, above Bacchus sitting, other figures at left, ca. 1517-20

Winery belonging to Muscat Cooperative, on US 99. between Tulare and Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Between Tulare and Fresno, California on US 99. Winery belonging to Muscat Cooperative Winery Association

The Seasons - Autumn (oil on canvas)
XOT362344 The Seasons - Autumn (oil on canvas) by Diziani, Antonio (1737-97); Museo Civico degli Eremitani, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: by Antonio Diziani (1737-97))

Crushing grapes. The wine press (fresco)
XOT361872 Crushing grapes. The wine press (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsilio, Torre dell Aquila, Italy; (add.info.: la pigiatura dell uva)

MS Hunter 229 f. 5v October, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675694 MS Hunter 229 f.5v October, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

The Month of October, detail of grape-pickers pressing grapes, c. 1400 (fresco)
XIR239976 The Month of October, detail of grape-pickers pressing grapes, c.1400 (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy

Monks pressing Champagne grapes in 1710, exhibit at the Turin International Exhibition, Italy, 1911 (b / w photo)
3102504 Monks pressing Champagne grapes in 1710, exhibit at the Turin International Exhibition, Italy, 1911 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer

Les Vendages (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1785. Creator: Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf
Les Vendages (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1785. Scenes of grape-harvesting and wine-making. Manufactured by Christophe Phillipe Oberkampf

Grape Crusher, 1939. Creator: Clarence Secor
Grape Crusher, 1939

Grape Crusher, c. 1937. Creator: Kurt Melzer
Grape Crusher, c. 1937

Vinyard Basket, c. 1938. Creator: Kurt Melzer
Vinyard Basket, c. 1938

Four Putti Making and Drinking Wine, ca. 1620-1640. Creator: Unknown
Four Putti Making and Drinking Wine, ca. 1620-1640

Bacchus giving grapes to women, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60
Bacchus at left giving grapes to women, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60

The Grape Harvest in Italy (engraving)
1049061 The Grape Harvest in Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grape Harvest in Italy)

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey
696755 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey. House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

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"Wine Making: A Timeless Art of Passion and Tradition" In the 19th century, a monk indulges in the pleasure of drinking wine, savoring its rich flavors and history. The wood engraving captures the essence of good old wine, reminding us of its timeless allure. Marble presses gently crush grapes, releasing their precious juice that will soon transform into liquid gold. This ancient technique has been perfected over centuries, ensuring every drop is filled with nature's bounty. From an aerial view over the hills of Le Langhe wine region in Piedmont, Italy, we witness autumn painting a breathtaking canvas. The vibrant colors mirror the complexity found within each bottle produced here - a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. Traveling back in time to Chateau de Saumur in the 15th century through Paul Limbourg and Jean Colombe's creation transports us to an era where winemaking was already revered as an art form. It reminds us that this noble tradition has stood strong throughout history. Pruning grape vines at a Portuguese vineyard brings forth visions of springtime renewal. Line engravings from 1873 depict dedicated hands carefully tending to these precious plants – nurturing them for future vintages that will captivate palates around the world. D Oliveiras Lda in Madeira showcases rows upon rows of wine bottles and casks waiting patiently for their moment to shine. Each one holds stories untold and promises unforgettable experiences with every sip taken by those who appreciate true craftsmanship. At Algiers' steamship harbor lies a bustling export section dedicated solely to wines – evidence of their significance not only locally but also on international shores. Wine connects cultures across borders, bringing people together through shared enjoyment. Spain's European charm adds another layer to our exploration; it is here where passion meets tradition on sun-kissed vineyards producing some of the world's most beloved wines.