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After this chapter, you will be able to know some important milestones in the history of wine.
According to Iranian legend, wine was discovered by a girl despondent over her rejection by the king.
She drank spoiled grape residue expecting poison, but the fermented must made her pass out. The next morning she woke up, realized life was worth living, and reported the intoxicating qualities of spoiled grape juice to the king.
The oldest winery was found in ancient Armenia. The site was discovered in 2007 by UCLA researchers and contained a wine press, fermentation vats, jars, cups, Vitis vinifera seeds, and vines.
Wine became a symbol for trade, religion, and health. Dionysus was honored as the god of wine, and Greek colonies carried grapevines with them.
Wine travelled with explorers, missionaries, traders, and settlers. The source deck highlights the spread from Mexico and Brazil to Chile, Argentina, North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
The current wine map separates traditional Old World countries from the newer wine-producing regions. Countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Greece, and nearby European regions are Old World; the others shown on the map are New World.
| Moment | Place / Group | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| Fairy Tale | Iranian legend | A girl accidentally discovers the intoxicating effect of fermented grape juice. |
| 4100 BC | Ancient Armenia | The oldest winery site was discovered by UCLA researchers in 2007. |
| 800 BC | Ancient Greece | Wine becomes linked with trade, religion, health, and Dionysus. |
| 1492 | Mexico and Brazil | Spanish conquistadors bring wine to parts of the New World. |
| 1554 | Chile | Spanish missionaries establish Chile's first winery. |
| 1650 | South Africa | The Dutch East India Company brings wine to South Africa. |
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