Get ready to raise a glass and celebrate National Red Wine Day today!
Red wine is called red wine because of the color of the skin of the grapes it is made from. Red wine grapes are often black grapes, or a very deep red or purple.
Archaeological records indicate that wine was first produced in China around 7000 B.C., followed by Armenia and Georgia, around 6100 to 6000 B.C., respectively. The early days of red wine in particular started in Greece. The earliest noted red wine is Chian, a red wine, then called black wine. It was made on the island of Chion. Since ancient times, red wine has been part of many cultures throughout the world. As civilization has developed, so has the technology for growing the right grapes and turning it into this delicious beverage. Through the old world and the new world, red wine has come to be more than simply a drink, but it also symbolizes transformation, happiness and friendship, as well as sustenance and life.
The most famous names of red wines are Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Bordeaux, Chianti, and Rioja...
Do you like red wine? Are you going to celebrate this day? You can host a wine tasting, pair your favorite red with food, visit a winery, have a picnic...
It is my wedding anniversary tomorrow, so I will definitely celebrate and red wine will part of it!
BTW Have you heard of Oenophobia? That's the scientific term used to describe people with a fear of wine.
