Wine is older than written language
Wine dates back to around 6000 B.C. in Georgia (the country), making it older than the earliest written scripts.
The world’s oldest known wine cellar is on the Titanic
When the Titanic was explored, many of its wine bottles were found intact—thanks to the cool ocean temperature and pressure.
There are over 10,000 varieties of wine grapes
Though we only commonly drink a few dozen, there are thousands of grape varieties used to make wine globally.
Red wine gets its color from the skin
All grape juice is clear—it's the grape skins that give red wine its deep color and bold character.
The Vatican drinks more wine per person than any other country
With fewer than 1,000 residents, Vatican City leads global wine consumption per capita—likely due to religious ceremonies.
A "wine lake" once existed in Europe
In the 2000s, Europe had such an overproduction of wine that surplus was literally stored in massive "wine lakes."
Swirling wine isn’t just fancy—it’s science
Swirling oxygenates the wine, releasing more of its aroma compounds, which enhances flavor.
Champagne isn’t technically wine unless it’s from Champagne
Ancient Egyptians included wine in their tombs
They believed wine had sacred properties and even labeled jars with vintage and vineyard details.
Wine was once safer to drink than water
In medieval Europe, due to poor water sanitation, wine (with alcohol killing bacteria) was often the safer choice!
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