[1351] The sweet wines, in modern times, have the most bouquet or aroma.
[1352] “Albus,” pale straw-colour.
[1353] “Fulvus,” amber-colour.
[1354] Bright and glowing, like Tent and Burgundy.
[1355] “Niger,” the colour of our port.
[1356] Supposed to be a species of Pramnian wine, mentioned in c. [6]. This was used, as also the Aminean, for making omphacium, as mentioned in B. xii. c. [60]. See also c. [18] of this Book.
[1357] “Black psythian.”
[1358] Mentioned by Galen among the sweet wines.
[1359] See B. iii. c. 14. Now Solana in Sicily, which produces excellent wine.
[1360] Honied wine.