Spanish wine history
Wines regions of Spain With a long winemaking history and a relatively new entrance in wine production compared to France and Italy, Spain saw an extraordinary level of investment in new and reclaimed vineyards […]
The Month of November
November 1345: Pinot Noir was first mentioned in written records. It was recorded as being grown in Burgundy. In 1470, monks from France introduced the grape to the Rheingau area in Germany, where it […]
April 6
April 6, 1623: This day marks the beginning of Cabernet Franc’s wide establishment from vine cuttings. Cardinal Richelieu is credited for bringing cuttings of the Cabernet Franc vine to the Loire Valley from the […]
June 29
June 29, 1710: The Batalla de Vino also known as the Wine Battle event got underway on this day. Spain's La Rioja, home to some of the most well-known wines in the country hosts […]
May 5
May 5, 1789: The French Revolution began, and proceeded for ten and a half years. After the French Revolution, the church's final vineyards were divided up and sold off starting in 1791. The Napoleonic […]
