Ancient Roman wine discovery in Spain
A 2,000-year-old Roman funerary urn in Spain was found to contain the oldest liquid wine ever discovered. The wine was preserved by a hermetic seal and identified as a white wine similar to modern fino wines.
Key Points
- Urn contains 2,000-year-old liquid wine
- Preserved by a hermetic seal
- Identified as white wine with similarity to modern fino wines
- Discovery dethrones the previous record holder for oldest wine
Pros
- Discovery of the oldest liquid wine ever found
- Insight into Roman burial practices and lifestyle
Cons
- Limited information due to cremation destroying DNA