Construct the Signori d’Argento Vineyards
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"Proposed text for the Vineyards: | |||
Signori D’Argento Vineyards | |||
The Vineyards are the second project of Red Raven Holdings (after the Wellspring of Jade), a building society incorporated in the Caricomare, Sarvos and dedicated towards the construction of sincures that will benefit the Empire and its citizens. | |||
Amongst the rolling woodlands of eastern Foracci lies the tiny hamlet and country estate of Aversa, home to the Corvinoscuri family for generations. The sun-drenched meadows around Aversa have always known wine, perfectly situated as they are for the cultivation of strong red wines, but production has always been more of a hobby than a commercial enterprise as the family made most of its wealth within the city. | |||
However after the sacking of Sarvos by the accursed Grendel in 380YE it became clear to Giacomo, the family head of the Corvinoscuri, that too much of the wealth and power of the region was concentrated in the city and that it was important for commercial interests to be diversified inland. In conjunction with the Compagnia di Rossi (for whom the Vineyards are built) and setting aside lands within the Aversa estate, Giacomo tasked local farmers to start planting the most flavoursome cultivars of Catazari grape to be blended into a selection of the most magnificent vintage wines to grace the Empire. | |||
However the project came across a problem and a reason why it hadn’t been done before. The most flavoursome cultivars were not always the easiest to grow. Virtù Rossa had a wonderfully punchy flavour which added hidden depth, but without constant care withered on the vine; Figlio di Gancio almost danced on the tongue but stubbornly refused to grow straight; Desiderio del Corvo was the essential ingredient behind the local Aversan treasure, Il Vino di Corvo, but wasn’t suitable to grow in larger quantities as it required so much maintainance. | |||
There was a solution, seeding the lands with Weirwood as a Marcher would seed his farmsteads. With Weirwood, the most obstinate vines would grow true and strong and ready to be harvested in sufficient quantities. | |||
This however would require as much as ten wains of Weirwood and so Giacomo transferred the project to Red Raven Holdings so that it could be properly funded, commissioned and overseen by the civil service. | |||
The senatorial commission for the Vineyards was drafted by Magdalena di Sarvos, the much-loved Senator for Sarvos, commissioned by Gant Archama, the widely-admired Senator for Temeschwar and seconded by the well-respected Joseph Holbuck, acting Senator for Holberg and proprietor of the fabulous Holbuck Brewery, although due to a bit of legalese the commission was actually signed off officially by Brother Dagon in his role as Imperial Wayleave. The above are all considered honoured patrons of the Signori D’Argento Vineyards and as such are entitled to inspect and sample the produce all year round. | |||
Due to the incredibly wide variety of cultivars growing at the Vineyards they have effectively become a repository for rare grape seeds which otherwise may have become extinct. In light of this, alongside being responsible for the maintenance of the Vineyards, the Vine Tender is also tasked with cataloging and hunting down any rare cultivars that are currently not under their care so they can be preserved for future generations. One such cultivar is the elusive Dawnish Barrenberry which has so far avoided acquisition." | |||
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Revision as of 20:52, 24 August 2017
Proposal to create the ‘Signori d’Argento Vineyards’ in Foracci, Sarvos. A plantation of the most exquisite cultivars of Catazarro wines to be planted at the outskirts of Aversa Estate. The vineyards will be under the jurisdiction of the ‘Vine Tender of the Signori d’Argento vineyards’, a national League position appointed by the League Senators. It will be a self funded money sinecure with no upkeep.
Proposed by Temeschwar, Seconded by Holberg.
Proposed by Temeschwar, Seconded by Holberg.
Overview
- Passed
Date
- Summer 381YE
Constitution
- This motioned was abrogated by the Senate at the Summers Solstice 381YE, although Brother Dagon of the Shattered Tower, as holder of an Imperial Wayleave later recommissioned it.