Fascinating wine cellars through the ages
Don't let the good stuff go to waste!
LIFESTYLE Drink
The Romans first had the idea of storing wine underground. Medieval monks stacked their wines in catacombs under abbeys and monasteries across Europe. In time, custom-built wine cellars across the world were protecting wines from vibration, erratic fluctuating temperatures, and damaging UV light. Today, a wine cellar can be far more than a depository for fine wines and champagnes: they can host public gatherings and music concerts, and even provide a backdrop for Hollywood movies.
Click through and pour over the history of the wine cellar.