The first book on wine in the English language was A New Boke of the Natures and Properties of All Wines, written in 1568 by William Turner. Turner’s book is thought to have been a guide for William Shakespeare, who laced his texts with numerous references to wine. Then, during the 18th century, dozens of major wine books were written—many of them, interestingly by English physicians. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
A. A red grape variety created by crossing Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache
B. A rare French cheese aged in underground caves in the Languedoc region
C. A traditional sailing vessel used for transporting wine and spices in the ancient Mediterranean
D. A sustainable winery building material made from compressed volcanic ash
Percentage of Italians living in Italy who drink wine, according to Unione Italiana Vini, as reported in Meininger’s. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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