Wines IN THE PHILIPPINES

In Latin, wine is known as vinum. Produced from grapes, wine is one of the most ubiquitously coveted beverages on the planet—with strong historical roots; it has always been one of the cornerstones of civilization. Wine has always served crucial roles in the context of religion. Red wine, specifically, has always been a symbol for blood among the ancient Egyptians as well as the Greek backdrops of Dionysus—a sacred symbol for the Eucharist in the Catholic and Christian Faith. Being an alcoholic beverage, the historical narrative of wine has mostly been surrounded by its intoxicating allure.