We’re living in an amazing time for wine lovers. New wineries and vineyards are popping up all the time! Given the growing obsession with wine, we thought we’d take the time to share some fun facts for your next wine tasting!
Top 10 Most Interesting Wine Facts
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There is a 24-hour wine fountain in existence! A few years ago, in Caldari di Ortona, Italy, a free wine fountain was built by the local Dora Sarchese vineyard.
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Why do we “toast” with wine? This tradition started with the ancient Romans, who would put small pieces of toasted bread into their wine to alter the taste.
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Ancient Greece had their own wine traditions. Not to be outdone by the Romans, Ancient Grecians began the tradition of “drinking to your health.” This meant the host of a party would drink their wine before party guests to ensure he hadn’t poisoned them.
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Speaking of wine traditions. Did you know that in Vietnam, if you request a glass of “cobra wine,” you’ll be served wine covered in snake’s blood?
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The oldest bottle of wine dates back to 325 A.D. Just in case you forgot, wine has been around for a very long The oldest bottle still intact is currently displayed at the Historical Museum of the Palatinate in Germany.
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Fear of wine is a real phobia. It turns out there is a legitimate name for those who experience a fear of wine, it’s called Oenophobia.
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Cocaine wine used to be quite popular. The French wine brand, Vin Mariani, created a wine mixed with coca leaves that was popular with everyone from Queen Victoria to U.S. president William McKinley. However, it became illegal in the early 20th century.
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There are SO many types of grapes. It turns out there are actually around 10,000 different varieties of grapes used for wines.
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Germans created something called Eiswein: This term literally translates to “Ice Wine,” which is wine made out of frozen grapes.
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In Japan, wine-flavored candies are popular. In particular, wine-flavored KitKat bars!
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