Jefferson's Fruitless Vines
Thomas Jefferson spent over thirty years trying to cultivate European wine grapes at Monticello. Beginning in 1773, he imported the finest *Vitis vinifera* cuttings from...
This is stories & illustrations, drawing on Isaiah 5:1-7.
Thomas Jefferson spent over thirty years trying to cultivate European wine grapes at Monticello. Beginning in 1773, he imported the finest Vitis vinifera cuttings from France and Italy — Sangiovese, Muscat, Nebbiolo. He terraced the southeastern slope of his mountain estate, amending the red Virginia clay with careful attention. He hired Philip Mazzei, a Tuscan viticulturist, to oversee the planting.…
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