Bolivian wine
wine from Bolivia
Bolivian wine includes red wines, white wines, dessert wines, fortified wines, and sparkling wines. Bolivia is not a well-known wine country, however there are said to be about 400 producers, mostly small vineyards, but a few large ones, some of which produce quality wines. The majority of the wine industry in Bolivia, around 80%, is based in Tarija.
History
The history of wine making in Bolivia begins in the 16th century with the arrival of the Spanish. To supply the monastic orders that traveled with the conquistadors, wine was necessary for the sacrament, thus vineyards were established. Franciscan monks planted the first vine in Tarija.
Early times
Bolivia's tropical climate was a big issue for early wine makers. Grapevines are a Mediterranean plant and do not thrive in tropical climates, the Spanish eventually found success by planting them in valleys at high altitudes. The Spanish colonists were able to find temperatures that were better for the vine when over 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) in elevation. They planted Criolla varieties there, including grapevines of Negra Criolla (also known as Mission, Pas, and Criolla Chica) and Muscat of Alexandria.
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