May 28th - This Date in Wine History

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Alfred de Vergnette de Lamotte

Alfred de Vergnette de Lamotte

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. 

  • André de Gironde, Comte de Buro was appointed the last Grand Bouteiller of France (master of the royal wine cellar) was appointed in 1731. The position was abolished with the Revolution.
  • French eonologist, Alfred de Vergnette de Lamotte died in 1886. He is best know for his work on wine preservation but was outshone by fellow Frenchman, Louis Pasteur.
  • The Bardolino DOC designation was established in 1968