Francis I

A Quick History of Francis I, the King of France Known for His Love of Fine Wine

Who was Francis I? Anyone who's a fan of fine wine knows that some of the best vineyards in the world are located in France. But did you know that a French king actually […]

Ken Wytsma2023-03-06T03:15:24+00:00Categories: 1501 CE to 1700 CE, Old World, This Day in Wine History | Articles, Wine and War|Tags: biographical, France, Francis I, wine region|

September 12

September 12, 1494: On this day, the King of France, Francis I, was born. He is associated with one of the rarest grape varieties today, Romorantin variety. The plant was first established in Romorantin […]

Staff Writer2023-07-15T01:06:52+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: Armenia, Auction, Carthage, Cyprus, France, Francis I, Honor Frost, Loire, oldest wine, Phoenicia, South Africa, vitis vinifera, wine history|

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