Winemaking, Pompeii-style

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One thing is for certain, the amphora had to be coated internally. For a test, I made several one quart/liter clay jugs, did not glaze them, and filled them with wine in January. Immediately they began to seep wine through the porous clay. I sealed them, and have been shaking the bottles over the months, with the intention of opening them to see what was left and what condition after several months. However, they are today, in May, completely dry. <p></p><i></i>