Discovery of World's Oldest Wine in Spain
The world's oldest wine has been discovered at a Roman burial site in Spain in a glass funeral urn along with the cremated ashes of a man and a gold ring inside an ancient mausoleum in Carmona, Andalusia. The wine has been preserved for roughly 2,000 years and was found to be white despite its reddish hue. The tomb has been sealed since around the first century and was recovered in 2019 after a family found a sunken tomb while having work done to their home.
Key Points
- Wine preserved for 2,000 years in a glass funeral urn
- Tomb contained cremated ashes, a gold ring, and other artifacts
- Liquid in the urn was found to be white despite appearing reddish
- Discovery made in Carmona, Andalusia, Spain
Pros
- Discovery sheds light on ancient Roman burial practices
- Preservation of wine for 2,000 years provides insights into historical winemaking techniques
Cons
- Inability to pinpoint the wine's exact origin