Syrian wine

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Syrian wine is wine produced in Syria.

As of 2023, there is only one commercial vineyard in Syria, Domaine de Bargylus. [1]

Syria has an old wine culture. A grape press, dates back around 8,000 BC is the oldest preserved wine relic[ citation needed ], which was found near Damascus. During the Hellenistic and Roman periods notable wines were produced. Later on Christian Orthodox monks continued cultivating the wine. [2] [3] Production continued during the rise of Islam. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Duggan, Jennifer (24 April 2017). "Syria's Fractious Vintage: 'The Most Dangerous Wine in the World'". Pullitzer Center. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  2. ↑ Münch, Charlotte. "Syria". www.caracterwines.de. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  3. ↑ Kuntz, Erwin; Kuntz, Hans-Dieter (2006-01-20). Hepatology, Principles and Practice: History, Morphology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics, Clinic, Therapy. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN   978-3-540-28977-7.
  4. ↑ Rawlinson, George (2005) History of Phoenicia I.B. Tauris, London, page 184, ISBN   1-84511-019-6


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