December 13th - This Date in Wine History

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Landsat image of Sardinia from NASA.

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 Cacc'e mmitte di Lucera DOC was created in 1975.  This region is located in Apulia.
  • The Moscato di Sardegna DOC was created in 1979.
  • Portugal's Alto Douro Wine Region was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001.

November 22nd - This Date in Wine History

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Image of Pedro Ximinez grapes by Viala and Vermorel

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.

  • Italy’s Brindisi Rosso DOC was created in 1979. 
  • France’s Anjou AOC was revised in 1991. 
  • Italy's Piedmont Chardonnay Pinot Spumante DOC was created in 1994. 
  • Spain's La Mancha DO was established in 1996.
  • Spain's Málaga DO was established in 2001.  These wines are made of Pedro Ximinez and Moscatel grapes.