Wine investment can be divided into two guidelines: the domestication of grapevines and the trade of wine. The history of wine dates back to the Early Bronze Ages. Investing in wine derives from the time of Greece and Rome. It is still not known, the place from where the original grape vine was delivered. It was discovered that man has been drinking for over 5,000 years. There is a lot of archeological evidence that proves that wine was used as a tribute to the pagan gods and was considered a beverage of the gods. It is the oldest known agricultural product, which has passed through the whole development of civilization.

The first evidence of wine investing dates back seventy centuries ago, to the time of an unknown Egyptian Pharaoh. In the bare tomb was placed several statuettes which represented slaves who served their dead Royal Master. One of the servants on the figure stumbled upon a wine jar. It is thought that the birth of the human civilization came along with the wine. The Egyptian shaman attributed wine in honor of their gods and especially of their noble god Osiris, the son of Heaven and Earth.

The Egyptians domesticated white and red sweet grapes. The best vineyards were situated along the river valley of the Nile. The papyri which were historical manuscripts tell us about the celebrated wine of Anthylla, sought near the Lake Mare Otis. Cleopatra herself used to drink this kind of wine when she was with Antony. No one knows whether Cleopatra or the perfect taste of her wine bewitched him. The Egyptian court was well known for the great amounts of wine that were consumed. Investing in wine became a necessity to satisfy their needs. Later on wines were imported from Ethiopia, Syria and Palestine.

The plants were cultivated like creepers up the trees. This method is still used in some parts of Italy. The great problem was with the irrigation. It was done by hand. The other problem was the pruning. In these times it wasn’t well known. The vineyards were pruned by goats, tied to the vines. Those days the wine was made in a simple way. The gathered grape was trodden by feet. After that the marc was pressed in sacks. The wine was stored in earthenware amphorae, which were large vases, for fermentation. Then the beverage was filtered. Each amphora was painted with resin in order to make it smooth.

The ordinary Egyptians didn’t have the opportunity to drink wine. The beverage intended for the public was a kind of mix of palm wine and beer. Only the Pharaoh, the shaman and the soldiers had the honor of drinking the beverage of the gods. Through all these centuries the wine was the best of all beverages. Investing in wine in Egypt proves that it was highly appreciated, even by the Pharaoh. There are a lot of founded paintings that represent scenes about the wine showing a part of the Pharaoh’s daily life. Wine investment has continued through all these years as an undying thirst for not only the gods but for all mankind.

Wine Glasses Gifts such as Hand Painted Wine Glasses by Mo Mo Panache are a fantastic gift idea to give for any occasion. This beautiful range of glasses are all hand painted meaning no two are exactly alike. Featuring a variety of stylish and colourful designs, these stunning glasses will make your wine taste even better! Let’s face it, anyone who likes wine would love their own special glass to drink out of. These beautiful glasses are like a little work of art – a great addition to any table. With such a gorgeous selection to choose from there is something to suit any taste and any dining table. Hand painted wine glasses look fantastic at a dinner party and are a great talking point too. If you have several different glasses from the collection, not only will they look visually stunning and really liven up the look of your table, but each of your guests will have their own unique glass. So why not match the glass to their personalities. With glasses in the range named Bliss, Glow and Diva you can have fun seeing which suits each of your friends. The Bride To Be Wine Glass is a very popular choice and one of our best sellers. This glass is a fantastic gift idea to give on a hen night. Not only does it give the bride to be her own special glass to drink from that night but she can keep it to use again in the future and will always be reminded of her fun final night of freedom. This hand painted wine glass can also be given to the Bride to Be on the morning of her wedding as she and her bridesmaids have a little drink to calm their nerves before the big day. This glass is presented in a beautiful gold and white gift box and contains a white bow for you to put on yourself before you give the gift. It really makes a stunning gift that any bride will love. Birthday Wine Glasses, Bride to Be Wine Glasses and Thank You Wine Glasses (amongtst others) are a quirky and original gift idea which make an ideal presnet whatever the occasion. The range includes glasses designed for specific occasions such as 21 Forever and Happy Birthday but there are more general ones like the Congratulations glass which can be given at the birth of a new baby, for passing exams, getting a new job or announcing an engagement. The ‘Fab Mum’ hand painted wine glass is the perfect present for Mothers Day but would be lovely to give any time of the year just to let your Mum know how much she means to you. A great Valentines Day gift is the My Special Moments Love You hand painted wine glass which is decorated with lots of little red love hearts and comes in a beautiful red and white spotted gift box. The Mo Mo Panache Love Wine Glass is another lovely Valentines gift idea – the decoration around the glass is of 4 large red hearts with gold detail. The perfect way to say ‘I love you’! Each wine glass gift comes with a pretty charm which sits around the stem at the base of the glass. Each charm features a little message related to the theme of the glass and these are removable. The perfect gift for the wine lover in your life!