How does science influence the world of wine? Attilio Scienza delves into the 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 that the planet will encounter? These are just some of the questions explored in this book. Starting from oenological science, this thoughtful and sometimes provocative text on the history of the vine is born. The book explores how grapes originated, how they have evolved over time, and how they have traveled around the world, creating the varieties of wine 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 the vines have transformed throughout the geological development of the earth. This book charts the journey from the first vintners to the scientists who learned how to identify, classify, and crossbreed vines, up to recent advances in DNA profiling. By exploring the often controversial history, fake news, and ethical debates that have accompanied science, Attilio Scienza examines the biology of the grape 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.