The most popular non-alcoholic drink in ancient Rome, appreciated by both citizens and legionaries. It was a vinegar water made from diluted vinegar (wine vinegar). The finely acidic taste had a refreshing effect and also masked the taste or smell of water of inferior quality. In addition to the posca produced from wine vinegar, sour wine or iora(pomace wine) was also used for its...
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Andreas Essl
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