What did Roman wine taste like? Much better than previously thought, according to new research

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What did Roman wine taste like? Much better than previously thought, according to new research

From a modern, scientific perspective, the wine Romans drank is often seen as an inconsistent, poorly made and thoroughly unpleasant beverage. It is alleged that Roman winemakers had to mask their products' flaws by adding spices, herbs and other ingredients to the freshly pressed grape juice, which is known as "must."