August 19
Vinalia Rustica
Held in ancient Rome, the Vinalia was intended to secure Jupiter’s protection for the growing vines and was dedicated to the Goddess Venus. An agricultural festival, to celebrate the start of grape season and wine-making, the first grapes were broken off and offered by the Flamen Dialis to Jupiter and then to Venus. The wine made at this festival would be saved and then opened at the Vinalia Parilia, held on April 23.
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