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Italian Swiss Colony. / 38.29333°N 122.45556°W / 38.29333; -122.45556. Italian Swiss Colony was a 19th and 20th-century American wine company and brand. Based in Asti, Sonoma County, California, Italian Swiss Colony was at one time the leading wine producer in California. [3]
In 1953, Petri wine bought the winemaker Italian Swiss Colony, which was about the same size as Petri at the time. As of 1955, Petri Wine was based in Escalon, California, and the Petri Wine name was used for wines produced by the Allied Grape Growers. Louis Petri continued to head both the Petri Wine operation and the Allied Grape Growers.
In 1881, Andrea Sbarboro established two communities, Asti and Chianti, as part of his Italian Swiss Agricultural Colony. A plaque at the southeast corner of Asti Road and Asti Post Office Road commemorates the colony, whose wines won ten gold medals in international competition. The colony is California Historical Landmark #621.
Lugana an inter-regional DOC produced in the provinces of Verona (Veneto) and Brescia (Lombardia) Merlara produced in the province of Padova. Montello e Colli Asolani produced in the province of Treviso. Monti Lessini produced in the province of Vicenza. Piave produced in the provinces of Treviso and Venezia.
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Italian American companies were major importers of Italian wines, processed foods, textiles, marble and manufactured goods. [79] Italian Americans continued their significant involvement in the labor movement during this period. Well known labor organizers included Carlo Tresca, Luigi Antonini, James Petrillo, and Angela Bambace. [80]
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