THE FUNCTION OF WINE IN GREEK BANQUETS

The expansion of the vine and wine concerned exclusively the ruling classes who imported it at a high price from the Caucasian territories and wine was considered as a special drink used almost exclusively for public religious-political rituals. “Ostentatious wine creates social distinction, shared wine creates caste cohesion” Wine consumption expanded…

THE VINE, A FAR HISTORY

Have you ever wondered where the vine comes from? Let's see its history together! The "Vitis Vinifera" or "European vine" is the name of the plant that delights us with its delicious fruits, from which we have learned to obtain an irresistible product! Artifacts of "Vitis vinifera" were found ...