How Wine Almost Compromised the Russian Revolution In 1917, the famous October Revolution took place, which gave rise to communist Russia, or the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and lasted until the 1990s. The […]
How Luigi Veronelli, a Visionary, Changed the Food and Wine Industry Luigi Veronelli, an Italian food and wine journalist and avid wine collector, is well-known for his wine-related quotes that continue to be used […]
Wine in Fiction Besides the fascinating history of winemaking and countless stories associated with its illustrious traditions, wine has remained an integral part of global literature since the era of the legendary 8th-century-BC poet […]
History of New Jersey Wine in 1900 New Jersey is one of the oldest wineries in America that is still in operation today. It wasn’t until the 1850s and 1860s that proper wine was […]
Thus Drank Zarathustra: Zoroastrianism and Wine Culture in Ancient Persia Introduction – Persia and Iran: A Land of Differing Attitudes to Alcohol The land which lies between the Persian Gulf and the more mountainous […]
São Francisco Valley, the World's First Geographical Indication for Tropical Wines November 1st marked a historic achievement for the country's viticulture. The INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property) recognized the first IP (Indication of […]
Foundation and history of Portugal Founded in 1143 by D. Afonso Henriques, Portugal definitively consolidated its borders during the following century, thus becoming one of the oldest countries in the world. This situation contributed […]
Wine and Immigration in American History Introduction to Wine and Immigration in American History: Immigration has been a defining characteristic of American history since the founding of the nation. People have migrated to the […]
The History of English Wine Many people don't think of England or the UK as a typical producer of wine. Yet England is home to numerous vineyards and wineries that can hold their own […]
Blitzed: Wine, the Nazis, and Hermann Goering's Prized Cellar Alcohol has been synonymous with most cultures in Europe for millennia. This is the case even with totalitarian regimes. The Soviet Union was drowning in […]
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