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Early French winemakers had surprisingly sophisticated techniques.

Ancient DNA from grape pips shows France cultivated & spread vines for over 2,500 years, with diverse origins & early cloning techniques shaping modern varieties like Pinot Noir.

https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2026/03/25/early-french-winemakers-had-surprisingly-sophisticated-techniques?utm_content=ed-picks-image-link-5&etear=nl_today_5&utm_campaign=a.the-economist-today&utm_medium=email.internal-newsletter.np&utm_source=salesforce-marketing-cloud&utm_term=3/25/2026&utm_id=2175810 #wines #vineyards #history #France

Early French winemakers had surprisingly sophisticated techniques

DNA analysis of ancient grape pips reveals French winemakers have cultivated and spread grapevines for over 2,500 years, tracing viticulture from Iron Age origins.

The Economist
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A couple of years ago in the south of France I met a chap who specialised in vineyard real estate. He told me they were no longer buying in the region and were now investing in Normandy, Netherlands and the UK.
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Friday Read: The coming taste of Pompeii

Home News By Andrew Catchpole Published:  05 March, 2026 One of the more fascinating presentations on wine took place in late February in London, when the partners in an inventive Italian wine pr…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2542756/friday-read-the-coming-taste-of-pompeii/

The historic Geigersberg vineyard, northeast of Ochsenbach, Sachsenheim in Germany, still retains many of its old dry stone walls, and is home to many rare plant and animal species... by Roman Eisele #wikimediacommons #wikipedia #photography #nature #germany #vineyards