There are stories of monks making wine and brewing beer, of ancient vineyards tended by holy hands. A tale true today in a monastery about an hour north of Rome where 80 sisters tend to vineyards, making wines under the tutelage of the prolific Paola Bea. Made in humble surroundings alongside olive groves and orchards, their wines are honest and powerful. They pray and work, work and pray. And we give thanks. Ethereal drinking.