Etnografía histórica de Mendavia: la agricultura (IV)

Abstract

In this fourth instalment dealing with agriculture in Mendavia, the enormous importance of vineyards can be appreciated. By-laws were published on two occasions to regulate these. Those found breaking these laws were fined by the vine wardens or even by other neighbours. The planting of new vines when needed, the plagues affecting them and the remedies applied. Winemaking, winemakers, barrels, daily and extraordinary consumption, such as the provision of wine to troops passing through in times of war, denunciations and hearings related to wine. How the public tavern was run, how it was controlled and the sanctions imposed on the landlord for not observing the rules. Production and consumption of eau-de-vie and “mistela”, as well as duties such as the...