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Highlights
We will prepare together 4 different types of spiced wine from different eras and that we can drink as an aperitif, as an accompaniment to a meal, for a special party or as an end of meal / dessert:
Description
The first part of the experience is an historical journey through the art of wine at Pompeii. I will show you which wine gladiators liked to drink, the ones preferred by Julius Caesar or the classic wine that can be found in the shops of ancient Rome or in Pompeii. I will tell you about wine in the Middle Ages and how it was used for magical and esoteric purposes. We will talk about the wine drunk during the wedding banquets in the Renaissance period. It’s not just history, we will have lots of fun!
We will then move on to prepare together 4 different types of spiced wine from different eras:
– Mulsum wine (Roman)
– Granum Paradisi (Roman)
– Hippocrasso or Hippocratic wine (Middle Ages)
– Elixir of Youth (Renaissance) We will follow and comment on ancient sources such as Columella, Apicius or medieval anonymous.
About this experience
What's included
- Wine making techniques.
- Live interactive sessions made more fun with the wine
- Qualified Archaeologist (Rafaelle or Ricardo)
What's excluded
- Wine
- Ingredients
Instructions
- Please have a good internet connection and zoom app installed in your phone or laptop.
- The instructions to join the meeting will be delivered via email shortly after the booking.
Know before you go
We are going to prepare 4 types of spiced wines based on 250ml each (2 x red, 2 x white)
Please arrange the following Ingredients before the tour:
- Red and white wine (not too sweet wines, not sparkling!)
- Cinnamon sticks or powder (4 or 25gr)
- Cloves (12)
- Fresh ginger or powder
- Nutmeg
- Pepper
- Bay leaf (a few grams or a couple of leaves)
- Honey
- Orange & Lemon peels
Utensils:
- Something to measure the quantity of wine
- Pot or container to mix
- Tea Spoon
- 4 empty glass jars to store the wine we make
Meet your Host
Raffaele Romano
Ciao! My name is Raffaele and I am an authorized tour guide. I have a first degree in Archaeology and History of Art. Both travels and the experience of living abroad have made me understand how lucky I am to live in Naples! It’s a city with a unique charm, where you can breathe history and art in every corner. I would like to introduce you to my colleagues; Riccardo, a Neapolitan Guide, and an Archaeologist; and Teresa, a Ph.D. Doctor in Archaeology and an authorized tour guide (since 2015).
From EUR 49 / Group
Important Information
- Refundable : Yes
- Can be cancelled upto 24hrs before the scheduled tour.
- Date is based on the local time zone of the experience host.