May 9, 2016
The aforementioned Vin Mariani tonic, which was made up of Bordeaux wine and coca leaves was so popular that many heads of state including Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland and Popes Leo XIII and Saint Pius X gave it their seal of approval. Here is an ad touting said seal of approval from his holiness Pope Leo XII. #VinMariani #Bordeaux #CocaLeaves #MedicinalWine #AngeloMariani #PopeLeoXII #Wine #Vino #SiscoVanilla #HistorySisco