The Italian American Wine Industry in the 19-20th Century

Our area of interest is both what the wine industry did for the Italian Immigrants during the 1800s and 1900s, and also what the Italians provided to the wine industry. They brought knowledge, skill, and foreign grapes with them. The Californian wine industry would not have grown or have been as successful without these Italians. The most successful winemakers were in the state of California, as there were both great opportunities and the landscape was the perfect environment to cultivate the industry. Although there was great financial success, this would not be without setbacks and challenges. Even through these barriers, Italian American winemakers were determined to succeed, no matter the cost.