Amphora
Equipment amphora clay vessel fermentation ancient winemaking
Definition
A type of clay vessel used since ancient times for fermenting and aging wine, similar to the Georgian qvevri but typically not buried in the ground.
Historical Context
Amphorae have been utilized across various ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, for wine storage and fermentation. Their use continues today among natural wine producers.
Further Reading
Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture
By Patrick E. McGovern (2003)
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