The history of wine is believed to have an intriguing story of technical innovation. It is also being said that every individual bottle of wine have their own story to tell. These two aspects add greatly to wine’s fascination, but wine’s place in the cultural history is quite large and grander.
Wine was one of the first things that man created, and it has held a special place in many cultures, although no one really knows who made the wine first. According to experts and also the archeological evidence suggests that the earliest wine production came from sites in 6000 BC Mesopotamia( Southern Iraq).
Wine history also has a very close link with the history of agriculture, cuisine and humanity itself. With the passage of years, wine’s popularity spread to countries like Egypt, Greece, Rome and Spain. History suggests that the ancient rulers tried to keep this treasure a secret.
In Medieval Europe, following the decline of Rome, the Christian Church became a staunch supporter of the wine. It became a necessity for the celebration purpose of the Catholic Mass. Wine consumption became popularized from the 15th century onwards. Today, France has emerged as a leader in wine production.