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THE SPEYER WINE BOTTLE

AN ACQUIRED TASTE?

While microbiologists have stated that they believe the liquid inside the Speyer bottle would be safe to consume, it is likely that the wine will not taste that great after having aged for well over a millennium.

ALCOHOL FREE

Although it is famously known as the oldest

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