July 31st - This Date in Wine History

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Painting of Orvieto by J.M.W. Turner

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 Bourgueil AOC was created in 1937.  The area is located in the Loire and uses the Cabernet Franc grape
  • The Aversa DOC was created in 1993.  The wine is made in Campania about 3 miles north of Napes an is made from Asprinio grape
  • The Rosso Orvietano DOC was established in 1998.  This red wine can be made from many red grape varietals so long as they contain at least 70% of Aleatico, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Pinot nero and Sangiovese
  • Spain's Rueda DO was created in 2002.  These wines come from 72 communities in Castile and Leon and made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Verdejo and Viura