2,000-year-old grape seeds from Tuscan wells reveal Roman Empire's role in shaping modern wine
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University of York
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Summary
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old grape seeds recovered from ancient wells in Tuscany have mapped the most extensive genetic history of ancient grapevines from a single site. The research, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, reveals that ancient vineyards were part of the Roman Empire's sophisticated agricultural network, which laid the foundation for modern wine production.
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· 2 pulledScientists analysing 2,000-year-old grape seeds from ancient wells in Tuscany have mapped the most extensive genetic history of ancient grapevines recovered from a single site.
The findings, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, show that ancient vineyards were part of the Roman Empire's highly sophisticated agricultural network that laid the foundation for modern
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