The ancient Romans were no different, as wine was a central part of their culture.

By all estimates, they also drank a lot of it.

Traditionally, Roman wine was stored indolia, large clay vessels that were partially buried in the ground.

Dolia in Ostia Antica

Dolia in Ostia Antica, Italy (Photo: AlMare viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0)

Qvevri being buried in a winery in Georgia.

Two Wine Glasses With The Coliseum In The Background

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Traditional winemaking in Georgia

Qvevri being buried in a winery in Georgia. (Photo: Levan Gokadze viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 2.0)