Qualia, Louis F 1973-06-20
Louis Qualia, Del Rio rancher and associate of the Val Verde Winery, discusses his family’s immigration from Italy, the establishment of the ranch and winery, and reviews the present situation of family members.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Louis F. Qualia
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 20, 1973
Location: Del Rio, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family moved from Italy to Del Rio, Texas (1882-83),
San Felipe or Val Verde Irrigation Company mentioned,
Claims that Del Rio vineyards brought by Spanish missionaries,
Grape varieties discussed,
Comments on early farm production,
Family members reviewed,
Description of early dwellings,
Education recalled,
Cites growth of winery before and after prohibition,
Ranching career outlined,
Effect of Depression surveyed,
Examines farm lifestyle,
Origin and development of vineyards discussed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Grape varieties discussion (continued),
Remembers end of prohibition,
Winemaking process traced,
Explains production figures,
Local markets named,
Describes growth, expansion, and research in the winery,
Champagne defined,
Family reviewed,
Description of early Del Rio area (ranching environment),
Lists sheep and cattle markets in the U. S. and Mexico,
Sheep and goat varieties examined,
Tells added anecdote on Italian families’ immigration from Milan, Italy,
Texas Tech’s Dr. Charles Qualia mentioned.
Range Dates: 1882-1973
Bulk Dates: 1882-1973
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