Martin's wine

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Martin wine or Martin Strunk is the name for a young wine , which for the enjoyment of wine barrels at first Martinstag be opened. In connection with the veneration of St. Martin of Tours , the popular custom used to be particularly widespread in wine regions. It was part of the custom to distribute the Martin drink "as alms to those in need."

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Sabine Wehking : DI 36, City of Hanover, No. 151 †