Who is known for his association with wine in Roman mythology?

The association of Bacchus with wine in Roman mythology is well established. Bacchus is the Roman god of wine, fertility, and revelry, embodying the pleasures and liberating effects of wine consumption. He is often depicted in art and literature accompanied by a thyrsus (a staff wrapped with ivy and vines), and surrounded by followers, such as satyrs and maenads, who celebrate his ecstasy, symbolic of the uninhibited nature of drinking rituals.

Bacchus is often equated with the Greek god Dionysus, who holds similar attributes related to wine and festivity. His festivals, known as Bacchanalia, were famous for their ecstatic dances and the celebration of viniculture. In Roman culture, Bacchus represented not just wine itself, but also the cultural significance of wine in social and religious contexts.

The other figures listed in the options have different associations: Neptune is the god of the sea, Pluto the god of the underworld, and Jupiter is the king of the gods, associated with the sky and thunder. None of these deities carry the same connotation with wine as Bacchus does, thus highlighting Bacchus's unique role in Roman mythology.