Summary
Handles for turning mechanism of a grape or wine press known as a Torchio, made circa 1960s. These hollow metal tubes can be slotted over the existing metal turnscrew to lengthen them and hence increase leverage. This grape press was used in domestic wine production by the Di Benedetto family at their home in Thornbury, from the 1960s to 1991. In the early years the wine making was very much a family affair, with everyone contributing to the annual ritual. As the family dispersed, Vito di Benedetto continued to make wine once every three years, with the assistance of Maria and often his daughter Angela, until his death in 1991.
Physical Description
Two lengths of hollow metal pipe that can be slotted over the existing handles of the turning mechanism in order to lengthen the lever.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Futures
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Angela di Benedetto, Maria di Benedetto, 21 Nov 2004
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User
Vito di Benedetto, Thornbury, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960s-1990s
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Viticulture & wine making, Grape presses
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Type of item
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Keywords
Domestic Technology, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Viticulture & Winemaking, Wine, Winemaking Equipment, Wineries
