June 9th - This Date in Wine History

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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. 

  • The Rosso di Montalcino DOC was established in 1983
  • Spain's Ribera del Júcar DO was created in 2003
  • Alsatian wine producer, Jean Hugel died in 2009