dailyinfo The Great Roman Wine Myth: No Toasts, Just Pure Wine!
The idea of Romans toasting their wine with bread is inaccurate. Roman drinking involved pure wine, sometimes diluted and often flavored with herbs and spices. The modern practice of toasting wine is a much later development. The myth likely originated from misinterpretations of historical sources or artistic portrayals. This highlights the importance of careful historical analysis and the distinction between fact and fiction.
highlights
- The belief that Romans toasted their wine with bread is a myth.
- Romans drank pure wine, often diluted with water and herbs or spices.
- The tradition of toasting, as we know it, developed later in history.
