May 1st - This Date in Wine History

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.

• Arthur Wellsley, 1st Duke of Wellington was born today in 1769.  He was known by his soldiers as a man who could subsist on cold bread and meat but always drank the best wine.  Often the entire bottle with his meal.
• Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro was created in 1971.
• Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce was created in 1971.
• The Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC was created in 1971.
• The Australian Geographical Indication "Big Rivers" was registered in 1996.