March 28 - 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. 

March 28 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG designation was established in 1968.

California's Santa Clara Valley AVA was designated in 1989.

The Bianco di Pitigliano DOC was created in 1966.

The Southeastern New England AVA was designated in 1984.