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Famous ancient Greek colony city (also Cremissa), which was located at the site of the present-day town of CiròCirò in the Italian region of KalabrienCalabria. According to legend, the wine from this area was served to the Olympic winners. Today, the DOC wine CiròCirò is produced here. However, the hypothesis that the variety GaglioppoGaglioppo used for this was already included in this antiken WeinAntique WinesAntique Wines is a very unlikely one. Regarding the wine enjoyment of ancient athletes, the Greek philosopher Epictetus (138-50 BC) gave the following advice:

"Do you want to win at the Olympic Games? Consider what comes before and after, only then get to work. You must submit to strict discipline and a specific diet; you must avoid delicacies, endure hard training in heat and cold. You must not drink fresh beverages or wine at will; in short, you must completely place yourself in the hands of your trainer, as in those of a doctor. In combat, you must work hard, and perhaps you will dislocate your hand or ankle. You must swallow a lot of dust, perhaps you will even feel the whip, and perhaps you will lose despite everything. Consider all of this, and if you still want to, then become an athlete."

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