August 2nd - 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.

  • Louis François, Prince of Conti died in 1776.  He purchased the Burgundy vineyard, La Romanée in 1760.  It has been known as Romanée-Conti ever since.
  • In 1817, Thomas Jefferson, writing from Monticello wrote about the purchase of wine from Mr. Walltone.
  • The Guardia Sanframondi or Guardiolo DOC was established in 1993.  The wines are made of Malvasia Bianca di Candia and Sangiovese
  • Spain's Yecla DO was created in 2002.  Grapes allowed to be used in this region include: Airen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Garnacha tinta, Garnacha Tintorera, Macabeo, Malvasia, Merlot, Merseguera, Monastrell, Syrah and Tempranillo.
  • Happy International Albariño Days!