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The Ancients
The Origins of Wine
Mar 10, 2024
Delve into the ancient roots of winemaking with Dr. Emlyn Dodd, exploring the evolution of wine production from grapevine domestication to Neolithic viticulture. Discover the challenges faced by ancient winemakers, the spread of wine culture in Mesopotamia and beyond, and the fusion of local and external influences in early wine production.
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- Early winemaking dates back thousands of years, evolving from wild grapevines in the Mediterranean region.
- Archaeological evidence shows grapevine domestication over hundreds of thousands of years, with wine production starting 8,000 years ago.
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Ancient Origins of Winemaking
Winemaking goes back thousands of years, with evidence showing domestication of grapevines over time. Recent studies have pushed back our understanding of early wine production and grapevine domestication. Wild grapevines covered the Mediterranean region and extended into the Fertile Crescent, with human involvement leading to cultivation and evolution of grapevines.
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