General history of winemaking

Each of us at least once in your life try the wine. However, with the history of winemaking is not familiar to all. Although this drink is considered to be one of the most ancient and the history of its origin is very interesting.

The first mention of wine was found in Georgia. On jars of clay dated to around 6 thousand years BC, was a picture of the vine. Other evidence of the practice of winemaking were found in southern Caucasus, between the Tigris and the Euphrates, on the Nile river. Also, in Palestine. The most interesting finding was the vessel, the bottom of which found hardened remains of the wine. The vessel was made for 5400-5000 BC! Found it in Iran.

We can say that the development of the wine and civilization were parallel. The ancient Egyptians were professionals in this field. This is evidenced by found in excavations of tombs paintings of different scenes – the care of the grapes, harvesting, making wine. Most interesting is that the ancient Egyptians celebrated the year of harvest and name of the owner exactly as we do today.

In the “Epic of Gilgamesh”, Dating from around 1800 BC, there is mention of the fault. The poem describes a man who drank nothing and ate only plant food. One day he was offered wine to drink. So the artist describes his condition: “he felt the bliss, and his heart was filled with joy.” The oldest book of mankind – the Bible also contains mention of fault. According to the experts it is mentioned in the texts 521 times.

Not to mention about the ancient Greeks. In one legend tells how the God Dionysus taught Ikaria, a resident of Attica, to grow grapes and produce from it a drink. Another legend of a dog which has puppies grape Bush. The dog belonged to Aristeo who planted that Bush, and since then began to grow grapes. The third legend says that the vine was found by a sheep that has been separated from the herd and were returning home after all. Shepherd Stafylos once decided to follow her and saw that she was eating fruits of an unknown plant. Stafylos picked some fruit and took them to his master Eunomia. In turn, Eunola noticed that the juice obtained from the fruit of an unknown plant, with time changes the taste and has omelyusik property. He decided to bring it to the God Dionysus, who later taught him winemaking.

Residents of the East – the Chinese believe that the first wine is the hospital that is from their country. Proof of this are the legends of the God Yu, who encouraged the wine industry. In the Persian legend describes the origin of the wine and mentioned the king Jamshid. In the Basque legend about a hero named ANO mentions that he brought the first vine.

Interestingly, the French famous to date skills in the field of winemaking, not to mention any historical facts.

It can be concluded that wine has existed on our planet for more than 5 millennia. The wine has two sides. It has the ability to cure various diseases, but careless use can kill a person. Wine is the joy and fun, but at the same time, it was full of sorrow and Vice. In the history of mankind was the wine created war. Some famous works of art were born of the wine. We can say that the wine has affected a number of major events.

The wine has a mythological meaning, it is a sign of fertility, it compares with human blood. For example, Jesus Christ said “This is my blood” and took a Cup of wine. Joy of life the wine was for the ancient Egyptians. The Greek God Zeus was the patron of finishtoday.

The religions of the world are treated differently to wine. Christians identify the wine with the blood of the Lord, Muslims do not encourage the use of this drink, Buddha instructs to abstain from intoxicating drinks, Judaism permits the use of only kosher wines.

There are many different opinions about wine. Louis Pasteur said “wine can rightfully be considered the most healthy and most hygienic drink”. The wife of the Roman Emperor Augustus, Empress Livia, thought to live to 82 years, she helped drinking wine. Even the great Julius Caesar in the “Comments” talked about wine. The wine had its impact on politics. Love to the port was an ally to England and Portugal.

People are still arguing about the benefits of wine. But it is unlikely this dispute will be someone over. And why to answer the question “is it Harmful or useful?”. Wine brings happiness and at the same time, can kill a person. All depends on the way the person relates to the use of wine.

The modern history of wine has its origins in the early first Millennium BC At the time there were more than 80 varieties of wine. Today, many countries produce huge amount of different wines. France is the headquarters of the International organization of vine and wine. This organization unites over 45 countries.

Today winemaking is spread everywhere. It is gaining its momentum in the southern countries – Australia, South Africa. Annually produces 71 million hectoliters. The share of high quality wine is growing. Even despite the fact that the global vineyard area has a tendency to decrease.