Art inside the Bottle: From Amphora to Glass

In the pantheon of Greco-Roman mythology, wine was the lifeblood of celebration, prophecy, and divine madness. In this experience we’ll explore how mythology, sculpture, and ritual have shaped the way we understand wine today. We’ll uncover Dionysos and Bacchus through marble and myth, learn how amphorae reflected artistic ideals, and taste wines that carry their legacy. Join NCMA curator Caroline Rocheleau, Vitis House educator Doreen Colondres, and executive chef Rick Sloan for this captivating collaboration of art, food, and wine.

Image: Attributed to the Three Line Group, Greek, Attic, Neck-Amphora Featuring Herakles and King Memnon, 530–520 BCE, terracotta, black-figure, H. 16 1/2 × Max. diam. 12 1/4 in., Purchased with funds from the North Carolina State Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest)