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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Duncan Head on Jun 14, 2026, 01:47 PM

Title: DNA from Roman grapes in Tuscany
Post by: Duncan Head on Jun 14, 2026, 01:47 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/14/dna-from-2000-year-old-grape-seeds-points-to-origins-of-modern-winemaking

... shows they used to grow white grapes in Chianti!
Title: Re: DNA from Roman grapes in Tuscany
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 14, 2026, 02:53 PM
But did they have fava beans...?
Title: Re: DNA from Roman grapes in Tuscany
Post by: Denis Grey on Jun 14, 2026, 03:29 PM
Quote from: Imperial Dave on Jun 14, 2026, 02:53 PMBut did they have fava beans...?

Not sure the Romans would appreciate the Hannibal reference.
Title: Re: DNA from Roman grapes in Tuscany
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 14, 2026, 05:17 PM
 ;D
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