Tests on remains of Richard III , a king of England , revealed a liking for the finer things in life . Brewing water into ale is known to alter isotope levels , but beer was not a high-status drink in the medieval era . The remains of the monarch , who lived for 40 years before he was killed , were found in 2012 . Medieval aristocrats are known to have eaten high - protein foods . Research also revealed that Richard III had a taste for wine -- perhaps a bottle a day .
Tests on remains of Richard III , a king of England , revealed a liking for the finer things in life . The remains of the monarch , who lived for 40 years before he was killed , were found in 2012 . Medieval aristocrats are known to have eaten high - protein foods . Research also revealed that Richard III had a taste for wine -- perhaps a bottle a day .