September 14th - This Date in Wine History
/Map of Southern France and Northern Italy from Steiler's Hand Atlas, 1891.
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.
- Arthur Wellsley, 1st Duke of Wellington died today in 1852. He was known by his soldiers as a man who could subsist on cold bread and meat but always drank the best wine. Often and entire bottle with his meal.
- The Colline Saluzzesi DOC was created in 1996. This wine region is located in the Cuneo section of Italy's Piedmont.