May 1 - 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.

May 1

Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro was created in 1971.

Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC was created in 1971.

The Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC was created in 1971.

The Australian Geographical Indication "Big Rivers" was registered in 1996.