November 26th - 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.

  • .Ohio's Loramie Creek AVA was designated in 1982
  • The DOC named Lambrusco di Reggiano was revoked in 1996. The wine becomes known as Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa. Reggiano becomes known as a description for cheese only.