August 3rd - This Date in Wine History
/Aglianico grapes from Ampelographie by Viala and Vermorel
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.
- Sant'Agata dei Goti DOC was named in 1993. These Italian wines come from Campania and are made of Aglianico and Piedirosso grapes
- Spain's Montsant DO was created in 2002These Spanish wines come from Catalonia and are made of Chardonnay, White Grenache, Macabeo, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Parellada, and Xarel·lo. The authorized red varieties are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache, 'Hairy' Grenache, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Red Picapoll, Syrah and Tempranillo