August 2nd - This Date in Wine History

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Malvasia grapes

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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. 

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• The Guardia Sanframondi or Guardiolo DOC was established in 1993.  The wines are made of Malvasia Bianca di Candia and Sangiovese
• Spain's Yecla DO was created in 2002.  Grapes allowed to be used in this region include: Airen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Garnacha tinta, Garnacha Tintorera, Macabeo, Malvasia, Merlot, Merseguera, Monastrell, Syrah and Tempranillo.