


The Forgotten Wine of Ancient Rome: Uncovering the History of Hortensian
Hortensian was a type of wine that was produced in ancient Rome. It was made from grapes grown in the area around the city of Rome, and was known for its sweet and fruity flavor. The wine was named after the Roman consul Quintus Hortensius, who was said to have introduced the grape variety to the region.
Hortensian was considered to be a high-quality wine, and was often served at banquets and other special occasions. It was also used as a base for other wines, such as the famous Falernian wine. Despite its popularity, however, Hortensian eventually fell out of favor and was replaced by other types of wine. Today, there are no longer any vineyards producing Hortensian wine.



