Roman Wine Odyssey
Spain
Chapter 1 of the Roman Wine Odyssey, Hispania: 4 wine trails and 31 stops.
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Chapter 1: Hispania
- Tarraconensis Trail Rome's first major wine-producing region in Hispania. The Via Augusta connected these vineyards to the port at Tarraco, shipping wine across the Mediterranean. From UNESCO amphitheaters to world-class Priorat, this trail traces 2,000 years of Catalan wine culture on Roman foundations. 8 stops · 1 week · moderate
- Baetica Wine Road Baetica was Rome's richest province — birthplace of emperors Trajan and Hadrian. The Guadalquivir River carried amphorae to Rome, leaving a mountain of pottery shards (Monte Testaccio) as evidence. This trail explores the world's oldest continuously producing wine region: Jerez. 10 stops · 1–2 weeks · challenging
- Lusitania Legacy Lusitania was the western edge of Rome's wine world. The Tagus and Douro rivers served as highways for wine transport. This trail connects Roman temples in Évora to the world's first wine appellation in the Douro, where Port wine continues traditions millennia old. 10 stops · 1–2 weeks · challenging
- Emerita Augusta Mérida (Emerita Augusta) was the capital of Roman Lusitania and one of the empire's most important cities. This compact side quest explores stunning Roman ruins — theatre, amphitheatre, aqueduct, temple — while bringing wine from nearby Ribera del Guadiana to drink at these ancient sites. 3 stops · 1 day · easy