The Oldest Unopened Bottle of Wine in the World (Circa 350 AD)

"The Römerswein, or Speyer wine bottle, is the oldest known unopened wine bottle, dating between 325 and 359 AD, discovered in a Roman tomb."

"The bottle is a 1.5 liter glass vessel with amphora-like sturdy shoulders in the shape of dolphins, maintaining a hermetic environment with its thick stopper."

"Scientists speculate the liquid inside the bottle has likely lost most of its ethanol content, but it still contains a good amount of wine diluted with various herbs."

"Discovered in the excavation of a 4th century AD Roman nobleman's tomb, the Römerswein is notable for its impressive preservation."

The Römerswein, discovered in the excavation of a 4th-century AD Roman nobleman's tomb, is the oldest known unopened wine bottle, dating between 325 and 359 AD. This glass vessel, shaped like dolphins, measures 1.5 liters and features a thick stopper made from wax and olive oil, which preserves its contents in a hermetic environment. While the specific contents are uncertain, scientists believe the wine likely has lost most of its ethanol but still contains a considerable amount diluted with various herbs. The bottle resides at the Historical Museum of the Palatinate.

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