Walking food tour of Palermo El Pingüinito The origin of the “Penguin” is believed to have arrived with the mass Italian immigration on the 1930’s along with a boom in the local production of wine and the need to create a receptacle of practical size.The origin of the “Penguin” is believed to have arrived with the mass Italian immigration on the 1930’s along with a boom in the local production of wine and the need to create a receptacle of practical size.began to transfer wine in bulk to the cities and big consumption areas. Waiter had to serve wine to customers in a smaller jar to place on the table. This is how this funny animal appeared across Athe country and was used extensively in shops and also in Argentinian homes especially between the 1950’s and the 1970’s. Some may say that the shape of it was useful so as to pour the wine easily and freely through the beak and at the same time it was easy to refill for the next use. On top of that it looked nice as well! The original ones were of a liter but now we find them in many shapes and sizes.