Wine on tap

2 months ago 11th Oct 13:15

Residents of an Italian village were left gobsmacked when wine flowed from their kitchen taps.

Members of the winemaking community of Alban Hills believed they were experiencing a miracle when the chilled white wine poured out.

But plumbers - who should have had a fountain at the nearby Marino Grape Festival spouting the alcoholic beverage - switched the pipes with the domestic supply by mistake.

One local said: "I noticed a sweet smell from the tap and it was also slightly yellow.

I noticed a sweet smell from the tap and it was also slightly yellow.

"I called my neighbours and they turned on their taps and it was the same - the word quickly spread and everyone filled up bottles and plastic containers with the wine.

"Everyone thought it was a miracle - I don't think the mayor and the other officials were very happy though."