Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video explores the production, sale, and - of course - the taste of Roman wine.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Spread of viticulture
0:51 Roman vineyards
1:28 Wine production
2:14 Selling wine
2:45 Bright Cellars
3:47 Watering wine
4:34 Flavoring wine
5:08 The taste of Falernian
6:06 A medieval impression of Roman wine
7:06 Conclusion

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