November 22nd - This Date in Wine History
/Image of Pedro Ximinez grapes 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.
- Italy’s Brindisi Rosso DOC was created in 1979.
- France’s Anjou AOC was revised in 1991.
- Italy's Piedmont Chardonnay Pinot Spumante DOC was created in 1994.
- Spain's La Mancha DO was established in 1996.
- Spain's Málaga DO was established in 2001. These wines are made of Pedro Ximinez and Moscatel grapes.