Vin Mariani

Vin Mariani (French: Mariani's wine) is a tonic created circa 1863 by Angelo Mariani. It was made from Bordeaux wine and coca.

Related Topics:
French - Wine - Circa - 1863 - Angelo Mariani - Bordeaux wine - Coca

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This tonic was copied by John S. Pemberton who is known as Coca-Cola's inventor. Therefore, Angelo Mariani is known as the Grandfather of Coca-Cola.

Related Topics:
John S. Pemberton - Coca-Cola

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When cocaine is administered on its own it yields two key active compounds, ecgonine methyl ester and benzoyleconine. Neither of these compounds have any psychoactive properties.

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However when combined with alcohol, like for example in 'Vin Mariani', the mixture has a powerful psychoactive: cocaethylene.

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Vin Mariani was very popular in its day, even among royalty such as Queen Victoria of England. Pope Leo XIII and later Pope Saint Pius X were both Vin Mariani drinkers. Pope Leo awarded a Vatican gold medal to the wine, and also appeared on a poster endorsing it.

Related Topics:
Queen Victoria - England - Pope Leo XIII - Pope Saint Pius X - Vatican

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