April 28 - This Date In Wine History

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GRAPE CULTIVATION, WINEMAKING, AND COMMERCE IN ANCIENT EGYPT C. 1500 BC

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. 

April 28 

The Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC was established in 1995.

The Donnici DOC was named in 1975.

The Falerio dei Colli Ascolani or Falerio DOC was created in 1975.

The Palette AOC was created in 1948.