5 Interesting Facts About Wine You Didn't Know

1. Wine is older than written history

The first wine remains were found in Georgia, about 8,000 years ago. This means that people were making wine before they learned to write.

2. Wine "breathes"

When they say "wine should breathe," they are actually talking about the wine's contact with air. This helps to reveal its taste and aroma. That's why wine glasses are shaped differently.

3. Red and white wine are made from the same grapes

Yes, you read that right. Sometimes the same grape variety can make both red and white wine, depending on whether or not the skins are left with the wine juice.

4. Moderate wine consumption is good for the brain

Studies have shown that drinking small amounts of red wine can improve cardiovascular health and mental function. In moderation, of course.

5. The world's oldest wine is kept in Germany

The "Speyer wine bottle" is considered the world's oldest unopened wine bottle, which is over 1,700 years old.