According to the historians, the earliest wine was produced around 6000 BC in Georgia. It first appeared in the Balkans around 4500 BC and was commonly used in ancient Greece, Thrace and Rome. Wine has a significant importance in some religions, like it is used in Christian Eucharist ceremonies and the Jewish Kiddush. Use of wine in religious ceremonies is common in many cultures and religions. The word wine comes from the Proto-Germanic “winam” which was borrowed from the Latin word “vinum”.

There are basically two types of grape wine, the white wine and the red wine. A vintage wine is made from grapes that were all or mostly grown in a particular year. It is said that the older the wine, the better it tastes and can be preserved for many years before being used. Outstanding vintages from the best vineyards can be sold for thousands of dollars per bottle. According to a survey done in the year 2012 Italy was the top producer on wine in the world, followed by France, Spain, the United States and Argentina.

Wine is also very commonly used in cooking. It is used in a wide range of European and Mediterranean style cuisines, from the simple and traditional to the most sophisticated and complex dishes. It is known to be a flavor agent primarily in stock and braising, as its acidity gives the perfect balance to rich savory or sweet dishes. The alcohol content in natural wines might range from nine percent to around sixteen percent. But usually most wines are in the range of 12.5% to 14.5%. Fortified wines, usually with brandy, might even contain around 20% alcohol or more in some cases.

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