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Thinking About The Roman Empire: Rome’s Impact On Wine

Fri, July 10, 2026 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Planet Wine
2004 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
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Join our Wine Director Erin Dudley to sip a collection of fine Old World wines from wine regions impacted by the Ancient Roman Empire.

To Ancient Romas were crucial in the early history of the fine wine trade. As the civilization spread and conquered lands across Europe, they brought grapes and winemaking knowledge to every region. Early wine trade was made with their vast shipways, and the trade of fine wines funded much of their innovation and advancements.

Join us for a casual seated wine class where we will discuss the history of the Roman Empire's wine trade while sipping wines from some of the regions that benefited from their work the most at Planet Wine!

Included with your ticket:

  • Seated wine class with Neighborhood Restaurant Group Wine Director, Erin Dudley CSW
  • Tasting of six fine wines
  • Small serving of artisanal cheese to accompany your tasting
  • Discounts on bottle purchases of all wines tasted

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  • Planet Wine
  • Things to do in Alexandria, VA
  • Virginia Wine & Food Events
  • Alexandria Wine & Food Events

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