| As early as in the 4th century, a long time before its creation, the Roman poet Ausonius loved to glorify the vineyards in this region. |
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| Prominent Latin poets of late antiquity include Ausonius, Prudentius, Claudian, and Sidonius. |
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| After Gratian's murder, in 383, Ausonius returned to his estates on the Garonne River to cultivate literature and pursue his many friendships with eminent persons through a lively exchange of letters, often poetic epistles. |
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| At the former Roman street stop called Dumnissus the Celtic Trail crosses the Ausonius Path which is known to be a former Roman long distance road between Trier and Bingen. |
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| Ownership of the castle Gaffeliere covers 25 hectares and contemplates his vineyard with an area of 22 hectares in one piece between the hill of Ausonius and of Pavia. |
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| Situated on the location of the villa of the Latin poet Ausonius, the area enjoys a southern exposure, terraced vineyards and a grape varieties and very balanced vieux. |
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| The Mosella by Ausonius demonstrated a modernism of feeling that indicates the end of classical literature as such. |
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| Ammianus Marcellinus in history, Quintus Aurelius Symmachus in oratory, and Ausonius and Rutilius Claudius Namatianus in poetry all wrote with great talent. |
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