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Highlights
- A live and real-time tour where you will prepare four different types of spiced wine from different eras
- 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 this online experience is a 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
- 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 on your phone or laptop
- The instructions to join the meeting will be delivered via email shortly after the booking
- You can book this tour for 60 EUR per screen. You can invite nine of your friends and family to join this experience. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
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 required:
- Something to measure the quantity of wine
- Pot or container to mix
- Tea Spoon
- 4 empty glass jars to store the wine we make
- Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Raffaele Romano
Ciao! 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).
Tour Reviews
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Ritika Pal
The session was extremely insightful; especially the presentation about the winemaking process and the equipment used in the past.
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Really had a good time. Rafaelle put together a wonderful presentation explaining all about the history of wine in the region, and followed it up with making different spiced wines using ancient recipes. The wines came out well, and I am sure to use these recipes again!
From USD 176 / Group
Important Information
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.