This Date In Wine History

This Date In Wine History 

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.

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October 17

The Barco Reale di Carmignano and Carmignano DOC was established in 1994 The San Vito di Luzzi DOC was created in 1994.

The Scavigna DOC was created in 1994.