September 5th - This Date in Wine History
/Mourvedre grape, also known as Monastrell by Viala and Vermorel
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.
- Spain's Bullas DO was created in 1994. The region is located around the town of Bullas in Murcia and the wines are reds and rosés made mainly of Monastrell.