DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds points to origins of modern winemaking

Researchers have analyzed DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found in ancient Roman ruins, providing new insights into the origins of modern winemaking. The study suggests that modern wine varieties have their roots in ancient grape species, contradicting previous theories that modern wine production began with the introduction of new grape species in the Middle Ages.

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