When In Rome, Add A Pinch Of Salt To Elevate Your Glass Of Red Wine - Chowhound

While the notion of adding salt to a drink (besides a margarita, of course) may seem odd at first, this simple practice actually comes with a whole lot of benefits. Plus, this idea is hardly revolutionary, as it's actually been in practice since ancient times. In Ancient Rome, seawater was a common ingredient in winemaking, as it added an unexpected salty component that, as we've described, enhanced the drink's…