The history of wine in Europe is fascinating indeed, with connections to the church, the royalty, and the emergence of winemaking technologies in the 20th century. Starting in the Republic of Georgia 8000 years ago, don’t forget the “modern” winemaking didn’t start until roughly 60 years ago.
More links for learning about European Wine History
Wine-Facts.net: History of Wine
Thought.co: Origins and History of Winemaking
Wikipedia: History of Wine