When researchers planted a heritage vineyard at the ancient city of Avdat in September 2023, they could only imagine what its wine might taste like. Now, for the first time, they have produced a modern version of the Negev wine that was prized across the Byzantine world 1,500 years ago.
The grapes were harvested by hand last year using cultivation methods modeled on ancient practices. The experimental vineyard was established by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority in cooperation with the University of Haifa.
Dr. Lior Schwimmer, the authority’s heritage director for the Southern District, said the project quickly attracted interest from wine enthusiasts, researchers and curious members of the public. “I received dozens of requests, and everyone asked for the same thing: ‘Save me a bottle,’” he said.
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