March 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.
- The Alsace AOC was established in 1984.
- It is Baba Marta Day in Bulgaria. She is the wife or sister of January and February (represented as long horned beetles) who is angry with them because they are dunk on wine. Her anger is represented by the breaking of the weather and return of Spring. Red and white decorations are often hung from budding trees.