This Date In Wine History

This Date In Wine History 

Grape cultivation, winemaking, and commerce in ancient Egypt c. 1500 BC

Wine has a long established history of being our drink of choice for celebrating, entertaining, and savoring life; but it didn't start out that way. From the invention of the barrel to the designation of the separate viticultural areas, wine has a long and sorted history.  In our daily feature This Date In Wine History, we share an event of critical importance in wine history.

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October 3

The Monteregio of Massa Marittima DOC was established in 1994