The cultivation of wine grapes dates back thousands of years, with evidence of vine cultivation and winemaking traced as far back as 7000-6000 BC during the Neolithic period. This early evidence comes from archaeological sites in present-day Georgia, Armenia, and Iran, making the South Caucasus and Zagros Mountain region the probable birthplace of viticulture. The art of winemaking was further developed and refined by ancient civilizations, particularly the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It was during the Roman era when grapevine cultivation spread widely throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, laying the groundwork for many of the world-renowned wine regions we know today. Thus, the cultivation of wine grapes has been an integral part of human society and culture for over 8,000 years.