Wine in history: Saguntum—An Ancient Roman DOC?
Archaeological discoveries in eastern Spain have cast new light on one of Ancient Rome’s most important wine regions.
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Stuart Walton
Stuart Walton has been writing on wine and food, as well as aspects of cultural history, since 1991. His books include Out of It: A Cultural History of Intoxication (2001), and Humanity: An Emotional History (2004).
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