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Unique, Ancient Roman Wine Has a Spicy Flavor, How Can It Be?

Unique, Ancient Roman Wine Has a Spicy Flavor, How is That Possible?

The following is the translation of the provided 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The archaeologists have uncovered how the appearance, smell, and taste of Roman wine was around 2,000 years ago. It is no longer a secret that ancient Romans loved their wine. Its consumption has been depicted in ancient texts as well as in pictures and other archaeological findings. However, the intricacies of its production still remain a mystery."

Comparison of Ancient Dolia with Modern Wine Making.

"Dimitri Van Limbergen from Ghent University and Paulina Komar from Warsaw University compare ancient dolia, which are types of containers or vases used in ancient Roman times for storing and producing wine, with similar containers used in modern wine production."

Dolia not only functioned as a storage place for wine, but also as a tool in the production and aging process of wine. Their findings, published in the journal Antiquity, state that Roman wine likely had a slightly bitter taste and had an aroma similar to toasted bread and walnuts.

Unique, Ancient Roman Wine Has a Spicy Flavor, How is That Possible?

The expansion of wine warehouses with clay containers (dolia) in the Roman world between the 3rd or 2nd century BC indicates the development of the wine industry on an unprecedented scale and with a very high level. Currently, most wines are made in large metal containers, allowing for mass production of wine.

"But dolia is equivalent to qvevri, which is a pot used to make wine in Georgia. The process used in this wine-making process is very similar to the way the Romans make wine in dolia."

Unique, Ancient Roman Wine Has a Spicy Flavor, How is That Possible?

 Unique Fermentation Process in Roman Wine.

According to research, a narrow fermentation vessel base means that solids from grapes are separated from the juice. Unlike most wines we consume, this fermentation process results in an orange-colored liquid. The spicy taste is created by burying dolia in the ground, according to the research. This means that pH and temperature are well controlled during the aging of the wine. Yeast has more opportunities to exert force, producing compounds known as sotolones.

               

"The production of wine in qvevri and dolia is a very easy and clever way to produce wine," said Van Limbergen. "A large wine cellar filled with dolia is a type of investment that can only be done in economically favorable conditions, and its presence proves the economic prosperity in the Roman world during the Late Republic and Early Empire."
"Dimitri Van Limbergen from Ghent University and Paulina Komar from Warsaw University"

Source: Newsweek

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