Little Bai was also jealous.

However, Little Bai could only feel jealous in secret, because she still couldn't take physical form.

Within Feyn Manor, there were several properties, two villas, and two houses that resembled countryside dwellings, built from an unknown type of stone. They looked tidy and had an ancient charm. The scenery of the courtyards was naturally arranged, exuding a sense of wild elegance. Wang Xiaoqiang and Jing Xueyan moved into one of these houses and began living a married life.

Since Feyn Manor belonged to the Bern father and son, the workers here were very honest and never dared to cause trouble because they all knew the background of the Berns.

After Anderi became the number one figure in the Mafia, the Bern family's power further solidified and expanded. No dark forces within Italy dared to challenge them, let alone ordinary workers.

Therefore, after Wang Xiaoqiang took over, he continued to employ the original workers. Even though there was a new owner, no one dared to cause trouble, because Old Bern had already informed the workers that Wang Xiaoqiang was a very good friend of his.

A friend of Old Bern was not someone anyone could afford to offend.

Jing Xueyan and Daisy worked together to manage the vineyard. Jing Xueyan held the real power, while Daisy assisted her. Both of them took their work seriously, especially Jing Xueyan, who was very diligent.

Following Wang Xiaoqiang's instructions, she tried her hand at every aspect of the work to ensure she mastered the operational knowledge.

While Jing Xueyan and Daisy immersed themselves in their busy work, Wang Xiaoqiang was also not idle. Every day, he let Eldor take him on a tour around the vineyard on an electric cart.

Eldor was the foreman of Fessley Vineyard. He had entered Fessley Manor at the age of sixteen and had worked there for thirty long years, accumulating a wealth of experience and skill in grape cultivation.

As he drove Wang Xiaoqiang around the vineyard, he recounted the evolution of Italian grapes and wine and the history of Fessley Vineyard over the past thirty years—

The main crop in Fessley Vineyard was grapes. After harvest, a small portion was sold; the majority was used to make wine.

Italy was one of the earliest European countries to obtain the technology of wine cultivation.

Italy's wine production and quality far surpassed that of France. French wine was merely "stolen" from Italy.

In addition to its astonishing arts and culture, Italy, a land of mystery and elegance, accounted for a quarter of the world's wine output.

The history of Italian winemaking has stretched over three thousand years. Ancient Greeks called Italy the land of wine. In fact, Enatelia is a Greek term referring to the southeastern part of Italy. It is said that ancient Roman soldiers carried grapevines along with their weapons to the battlefield and planted them as they conquered new territories. This was the beginning of the spread of grapevines and wine-making techniques from Italy to the rest of Europe.

People often think of Italian wine as being inexpensive and easily intoxicating. From the CHIANTI red wine in straw-covered flasks to the sweet, bubbly wine of Modena. Italian wines are predominantly red, making up about 80% of the total. Most Italian red wines contain high levels of fruit acid, which results in a strong flavor that intoxicates easily. The level of tannins varies depending on the grape variety and, with proper aging, can develop into an elegant and refined red wine.

Italian white wine is mostly characterized by its fresh taste and pleasant fruit aroma. Italy's wine classification system has only been around for about forty years, unlike France's century-old tradition. Recognizing the labels of the different grades of Italian wine is not difficult. Although the labels of ordinary table wines may not look very impressive, you can find many good wines at this level.

DOCG is the highest grade in the classification. Only wine from specific regions that meet the production standards can carry the DOCG label. There are 18 regions that belong to this grade.

Italian wines of the DOCG category will not only have the designation printed on the label (usually below the name of the wine) but also often appear as pink, elongated seals on the foil shrink wrap at the neck of the bottle.

The wines produced by Feyn Manor have not established a strong brand and are far from reaching the DOCG level. As a result, they could not command high prices and the profit margins were slim, due to the large size of the estate and the volume of wine produced.

In fact, in any country, the wealthy are always a minority. Wines of the DOCG category do not sell in large quantities, as they are often reserved for the elite and the wealthy or for export. The main sales volume comes from wines like those of Feyn Manor, which are of a lower grade.

After taking over Feyn Manor, Wang Xiaoqiang began focusing on creating DOCG-grade wines in an attempt to monopolize the high-end wine industry.

The price and cost of producing DOCG-grade wines are undoubtedly high. If one could produce DOCG-grade wines at the lowest cost, it would be hard not to make a profit.

The overall climate of Italy is quite complex because its narrow shape stretches over 10 degrees of latitude from north to south.

Due to the influence of mountains and oceans, there are significant microclimate differences. The climate in the north is continental, with cold winters and hot summers. Heading south, from the Apennine Peninsula down to the southern tip of Italy, the climate belongs to the Mediterranean type, with hot and dry conditions throughout the year.

This creates an optimal environment for grape growth. Italian grapes are as big and sweet as those from Xinjiang in China.

Italy has several signature grape varieties. The adaptability of different grape varieties varies. Italy's geographical environment and soil conditions differ greatly from north to south, resulting in different grape varieties being cultivated in each region. According to research records from the University of Milan, Italy has about eight hundred indigenous grape varieties, but the Italian Agricultural Bureau recognizes only over three hundred of these for winemaking purposes.

To understand Italian Wine, of course, one does not need to memorize the names of these three hundred plus varieties without missing a single letter. This is because only a few dozen grapes are used to make the renowned wines of Italy. Among the many red grape varieties, Nebbiolo reigns supreme in the north, Sangiovese is the best in the center, and the south is Aliganico's domain.

However, white grapes are more difficult to classify regionally; in the north, there is a flourishing of local varieties, such as tocai, cortese, and garganega, though French and German imports also hold their ground, like Sauvignon Blanc and Chateau Latour. The central and southern regions mainly cultivate lighter native varieties, such as Trebbiano, Inzolia, and Malvasia.

The grape varieties on Cocoa Island are a bit more varied. For instance, Binello, one of the finest grape varieties, has high concentrations of tannins and acidity, suited for prolonged maturation in large oak barrels. Wines made from this grape have a deep black color, a firm body, and a strong taste, with aromas of rose and violet that can be aged.

Another widely planted variety in Italy is Sangiovese. The wines made from this grape are deep-colored, tasty, lively, versatile, with hints of plum and earthiness, and sometimes they can produce top-quality red wines with a tight structure and a robust body. Famous for Italian classics such as Chianti Ganti and Montalcino Brunello.

Then there's Barbera, which originated in Piedmont, Italy, and is second only to Sangiovese in terms of planting area. Wines made from the Barbera grape are high in acidity and rich in fruit flavors.

After understanding the grape varieties planted in Fessley Vineyard, Wang Xiaoqiang, on a dark and windy night, went alone to the vineyard and released the one hundred and twenty-eight Spiritual Springs from within his body.

The Five Elements Spirit Spring, under the control of his willpower, rose above the vineyard, dispersed, and eventually arranged themselves evenly above the vineyard. Under the control of Wang Xiaoqiang's willpower, the one hundred and twenty-eight Spirit Springs transformed from five colors into one, turning yellow.

Then, from each Five Elements Spirit Spring, thousands of yellow rays of Earth Element Spiritual Qi descended, casting from the sky onto each grapevine trellis below, precisely speaking, at the roots of the grapes... nourishing them.

After using Earth Element Spiritual Qi, Wang Xiaoqiang also used Wood Element Spiritual Qi to nurture the plants, helping the grapes grow.

At this time, the grapes were about to bear fruit, and Wang Xiaoqiang thought that once this batch of fruit came out, he believed the taste would be better than at any previous time.

Indeed, it was so.

After this batch of grapes came out, the taste was better than ever before, and that day Eldor came to Wang Xiaoqiang and said, "Boss, the grapes in our vineyard have been harvested, and they taste great. Do you want to try some...?"

Wang Xiaoqiang then went to the vineyard with Eldor. Eldor picked a bunch of grapes for Wang Xiaoqiang. Taking a grape to taste, Wang Xiaoqiang found it was indeed delicious, almost the same as the ones he had eaten in orchards back home, and even slightly sweeter than those, given that the soil and water in Italy were more suitable for the growth of grapes than in his hometown.

"Eldor, what do you think?" As far as the grapes from Fessley Manor were concerned, Wang Xiaoqiang felt Eldor had more of a say, so he asked him.

"Boss, I've worked here for over thirty years, and the grape varieties have changed over and over, but this batch of grapes is the largest and tastiest I've seen!..."

Wang Xiaoqiang smiled slightly; this was all within his expectations. If this batch of grapes didn't taste good, then wouldn't his Earth Element Spiritual Qi and Wood Element Spiritual Qi have been wasted?

"Boss, if this batch of grapes goes on the market, it will definitely be very popular. How do you want to sell them in batches?" Eldor asked.

"Well, let's sell a portion and see the market's response. Then we'll decide; if the feedback is good, we'll sell more and use the rest for winemaking..." Wang Xiaoqiang instructed.

"Alright, boss..." Eldor agreed, then suddenly said, "Ah, Miss Daisy is coming. Boss, please excuse me..."

Knowing when to give privacy, Eldor tactfully left. Others may not be aware of the relationship between Wang Xiaoqiang and Daisy, but Eldor knew it best, being accustomed to seeing Wang Xiaoqiang and Miss Daisy together in the vineyard.

Though no one had been caught in the act, the implications of these two frequently being alone in the vineyard were not hard to guess.

"Sigh, who knows how capable this young Chinese boss really is, for Old Burn to have given him Feyn Manor, and to push his treasured daughter into his arms..." Eldor muttered to himself as he walked away. (To be continued. If you like this book, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com), or with a monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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