The fascinating story behind one of the world’s oldest drinks: wine

Wine has a long and fascinating history dating back thousands of years. The earliest records of grape cultivation and wine production are found in the Caucasus and the Mediterranean region, in what is now Georgia, Iran, Turkey and Greece. The ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks valued wine for its flavor, its medicinal properties and its religious and cultural importance.

In the Middle Ages, Christian monks became experts in wine-making and played a key role in its distribution and marketing. During the age of discovery, wine became an important trade item and was exported from Europe to the colonies in America and Africa.

Today, wine is a popular beverage around the world and is produced in numerous countries, from Chile to Australia. Production methods have evolved over time and new techniques have been developed to improve the quality and flavor of wine.