The Vineyard in Ikariam
You can find a vineyard on wine islands. There you can hire workers and harvest wine once you have completed the research Prosperity (Economy).
Wine is a raw material and belongs to the luxury goods. It is produced exclusively in the vineyard on a wine island.
Uses of Wine
- for serving in the tavern
- increases population satisfaction
- for training cooks in the barracks
Optimising Wine Production
Wine production can be increased with the help of a winery. With a wine press, wine costs for buildings can be reduced.
Expansion Levels of the Vineyard
With each level, the maximum number of workers in the vineyard increases. Wood is required for expansion, and the expansion time increases significantly at higher levels.
| Level | Max. Workers | Wood | Expansion Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 1.303 | – |
| 2 | 32 | 2.689 | 50m 24s |
| 3 | 48 | 4.373 | 1h 19m |
| 5 | 88 | 10.037 | 2h 26m |
| 10 | 212 | 47.879 | 6h 22m |
| 15 | 366 | 193.512 | 12h 45m |
| 20 | 542 | 552.058 | 22h 54m |
| 25 | 736 | 1.855.942 | 1d 15h |
| 30 | 946 | 6.199.765 | 2d 17h |
| 35 | 1.172 | 21.576.366 | 4d 12h |
| 38 | 1.314 | 45.043.166 | 6d 1h |
Wine and the Tavern
Serving wine in the tavern increases the satisfaction of a city and is therefore a basic requirement for cities to grow at all. Additionally, there is a satisfaction bonus per tavern level.
To build taverns, the research Wine Culture is required. Prerequisites for this are Prosperity (Economy) and Well Building (Science); the research costs 336 research points.
FAQ
Where can I produce wine?
Wine is produced in the vineyard, and you can find vineyards on wine islands.
What research do I need for wine harvesting?
You must have researched Prosperity (Economy) to hire workers in the vineyard.
How can I improve wine consumption and wine production?
A winery increases production in the vineyard, a wine press reduces wine costs for buildings.