Many modern wine practices originate from Ancient Greece. It also contributed to the growth of the Greek economy as the demand for alcohol increased. In Rome, wines were an integral part of their culture.
Most of the most important wine-producing regions in Western Europe today were established in Roman times. It was during this period that barrels and barrels were invented.
glass bottles for storing the wine. Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church kept the wine-making technology and viticulture because it was essential for the influence of the people.
Ancient Greek and Roman wines
For much of Rome's history, the ideal wines were from Greece, with domestic vintages yielding lower costs. It wasn't until around 100 BC that the Golden Age of Roman wine began with the famous Opimium Vintage. Named after a consul, this vintage was known to be of very high quality and the harvest was high yielding. The Greek wines since then (121 B.C.) they were still
enjoyed generations later.
The Romans even had a god of wine, Bacchus, and prayed to him almost daily, considering that the average Roman consumed a bottle of wine a day. The eruption of Vesuvius had a devastating effect on Roman wine, as Pompeii was a major Roman wine centres.
Greek wines have certainly been an important commodity in the world economy since ancient times, promoting trade between countries, and also helping to spread culture, ideas and many other things besides wine.
Many lessons were learned from wine production in terms of agriculture and alcohol production. Its influence cannot be underestimated and the intoxication that resulted from the consumption of this sweet liquid has undoubtedly had a significant impact on historical events throughout the years.
