2,000-Year-Old Wine Found in Roman Tomb Reveals Ancient Burial Practices

Discovery in Carmona, Spain, offers unprecedented insight into Roman funerary rituals and winemaking techniques.

The wine, preserved in a glass urn, is the oldest known liquid wine, predating the Speyer wine bottle by several centuries.
Chemical analysis confirmed the liquid was originally white wine that has decayed over time, turning reddish.
The tomb's exceptional preservation conditions allowed for detailed examination of the wine and burial artifacts.
Findings highlight the cultural significance of wine in Roman funerary customs, particularly for men.
The research opens new avenues for studying ancient preservation techniques and their applications today.