Staffelter Hof, Germany Located in the small town of Kröv in the Mosel Valley of Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate state, Staffelter Hof is the world's oldest operating winery. It traces its lineage to the Benedictine abbey of Stavelot monastery established more than 1150 years ago.

Malta is enjoying increasing international attention as an emerging wine region. Why do you think this is? Malta's modern-styled wines are not only enjoyable to drink, they also carry an enormous curiosity.

Ancient History Regardless of whether Noah truly planted Armenia's first vineyard after his Ark washed up on Mount Ararat, the country's wine history is ancient. The region of Vayots Dzor claims to be home to the oldest winery in the world, in operation some 6,100 years ago.

Ricasoli is the oldest winery in Italy and the second oldest in the world, according to Family Business, a leading American business magazine. In 1141, Brolio Castle passed into the hands of the Ricasoli family, whose descendant, Baron Bettino Ricasoli developed the formula for their famed Chianti in 1872.