Pope Leo's tipple was the same as many popes that came before him but with a sprinkle of something a bit stronger. Coffee ...

Vin Mariani, a 19th-century wine, contained a potent jolt of coca leaves—which prompted Pope Leo XIII to sing its praises.

Mariani and Company Description The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Angelo Francois Mariani introduced Vin Mariani (Mariani Wine) in 1871. He formulated the ...

In 1863, an obscure chemist named Angelo Mariani from Corsica arrived in Paris. Coming from a long line of doctors and chemists, Mariani set up shop in a modest Parisian quarter and began unlocking ...

So in 1863, when Parisian chemist Angelo Mariani combined coca and wine and started selling it, a butterfly did flap its wings. His Vin Marian became extremely popular. Jules Verne, Alexander ...

In 1980, John Mariani Jr., now chairman emeritus of Banfi Vintners, arrived at a 40,000-square-foot, Tudor-style mansion on Long Island’s North Shore, known then as Rynwood. It was no Gatsby manor.

Cocaine-infused wine On a glass shelf in the lobby, visitors will find a cocaine-infused red wine called Mariani, which was popular in the 1800s. French chemist Angelo Mariani invented the ...

Here lies the latest edition of The Swill, wherein certified sommelier and Hip Tastes book author, Courtney Cochran, brings you the latest gossip and findings from the wide world of wine.