Imbottigliato da

Bottled by, which will be followed by the producer’s name; does not denote an ESTATE BOTTLED wine.

What is irp?

A. The slight sound a screwcap makes as the seal is broken

B. A large pewter vessel for carrying wine

C. The ancient Egyptian term for wine

D. A chalk like chemical added to white wine to help in fermentation

The ancient Egyptians, held wine in high regard, reserving it for the elite. Irp was consumed by royalty and upper class citizens at various festivals during the year, and is primarily associated with the god of the afterlife, underworld and the dead, Asar or Osiris. According to the Egyptians, the life cycle of the grape vine signified renewal and gave hope for life after death.

“Wine is so special because it is mankind’s one source of comfort and courage, his only medicine and antiseptic, his one resource to renew his tired spirits and lift him above his weary saddened self “

—Hugh Johnson
British wine authority
Author, The Story of Wine

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