It is no coincidence that, on all four sides, in all four corners, the borders of the Roman Empire stopped where wine could no longer be made.

Neel Burton
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The Roman Empire stretched from the Euphrates in modern-day Iraq to the Rhine River in Germany. The Romans realized that their empire could not survive without a supply of fresh and healthy food. That’s why they turned their attention to viticulture and wine production in the northern regions of France and Spain. For tens of years, Roman soldiers and merchants explored and conquered new areas.

Over time, they built up trade routes and established settlements. The Roman Empire was so mighty that the Romans were able to turn their attention to other things. But they were always able to turn back to their sacred vineyards to produce the finest wine possible.

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