Ancient Greece and wine help satisfy demand. Wine historians have theorized that the Greeks may have introduced viticulture to Spain and Portugal, but competing theories suggest that the Phoenicians probably reached those areas first. The grape clusters, vines and wine cups that adorn Greek coins from classical times bear witness to the importance of wine to the ancient Greek economy. With every major trading partner, from the Crimea, Egypt, Scythia, Etruria and beyond, the Greeks traded their knowledge of viticulture and winemaking, as well the fruits of their own production. Millions of amphora pieces bearing the unique seals of various city-states and Aegean islands
Pomarico small and large cups, two handled Athenian or Corinthian wine cups, and some closed shape, such as pelikai (two handled wine or oil jars), askoi (wine or oil jar with spout) and remnants of medicinal ointment. These ointments are similar or comparable with other known ointments found in Basilicata, These ointments conforms to the organic structure and technical trends of the medicinal salve/balms found in Grecian cities along the coast. This is also true of the various pottery found. The large number of loom weights found also attests to the spread of weaving in the area. There are signs of