How much does science influence the world of wine? Attilio Scienza explores this topic with Vine and Prejudice. Is science biased? What is "fake science" and how has it influenced the world of wine? How can a deeper understanding of science help producers face the great challenges the planet will have to confront? These are some of the questions explored in this book. Starting from wine science, this thoughtful and sometimes provocative text delves into the history of the vine. The book explores how grapes originated, how they evolved over time, and how they traveled around the world, creating the wine varieties we know and love today. With his unique interpretation of the history of the vine, Professor Attilio Scienza explains how our planet has changed over time and how vines have transformed during the geological development of the earth. This book traces the journey from the first vine growers to the scientists who understood how to identify, classify, and cross vines, up to recent advances in DNA profiling. Exploring the often controversial history, fake news, and ethical debates that have accompanied science, Attilio Scienza examines the biology of grapes through the lens of sociology. Scienza also invites us to think about the future, particularly the transformations that genetic engineering and biotechnology will bring. He reflects on the morality of human interference in the natural world and asks what awaits us in the quest for the perfect grape. Language: English Pages: 124
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How much does science influence the world of wine? Attilio Scienza explores this topic with Vine and Prejudice. Is science biased? What is "fake science" and how has it influenced the world of wine? How can a deeper understanding of science help producers face the great challenges the planet will have to confront? These are some of the questions explored in this book. Starting from wine science, this thoughtful and sometimes provocative text delves into the history of the vine. The book explores how grapes originated, how they evolved over time, and how they traveled around the world, creating the wine varieties we know and love today. With his unique interpretation of the history of the vine, Professor Attilio Scienza explains how our planet has changed over time and how vines have transformed during the geological development of the earth. This book traces the journey from the first vine growers to the scientists who understood how to identify, classify, and cross vines, up to recent advances in DNA profiling. Exploring the often controversial history, fake news, and ethical debates that have accompanied science, Attilio Scienza examines the biology of grapes through the lens of sociology. Scienza also invites us to think about the future, particularly the transformations that genetic engineering and biotechnology will bring. He reflects on the morality of human interference in the natural world and asks what awaits us in the quest for the perfect grape. Language: English Pages: 124
