Wine architecture refers to the design of above-ground and underground buildings used for the production (e.g. wine cellars) and presentation of wines (e.g. wine shops). In addition to the functional aspect, there is also an aesthetic and design aspect that has given rise to magnificent buildings. These include traditional castle-like buildings (châteaux) such as those in the Loire or Bordeaux, as well as high-tech production facilities in Spain, the New World(Australia, USA) and China. This interaction between function and form has always unleashed the imagination of master builders and architects. Even smaller businesses have realised impressive structural changes due to new ownership structures, customer requirements or production conditions.
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