April 2nd - This Date in Wine History

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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.

  • The California Agricultural Experimentation Station in Cupertino reported in 1890 that the Berbera, Nebbiolo Bourgu and Spanna were racked.

  • The Bianchello del Metauro DOC was created in 1969.

  • The Marsala DOC was created in 1969.

  • The Sartène AOC was designated in 1976.

  • It is the feast of Acan, the Mayan god of wine (also known as Belch).

  • Feast day of St. Urban of Langres, patron saint of vineyard workers.