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 have to confront? These are just some of the questions explored in this book. Starting from viticultural science, this thoughtful and sometimes provocative text on the history of the vine was born. The book explores how grapes originated, how they evolved over time, and how they 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 vines have transformed during the Earth's geological development. This book traces the journey from the early winegrowers to the scientists who understood how to identify, classify, and cross vines, up to the 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 grapes through the lens of sociology. Science 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 lies ahead in the pursuit of the perfect grape. Language: English. Pages: 124.
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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 have to confront? These are just some of the questions explored in this book. Starting from viticultural science, this thoughtful and sometimes provocative text on the history of the vine was born. The book explores how grapes originated, how they evolved over time, and how they 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 vines have transformed during the Earth's geological development. This book traces the journey from the early winegrowers to the scientists who understood how to identify, classify, and cross vines, up to the 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 grapes through the lens of sociology. Science 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 lies ahead in the pursuit of the perfect grape. Language: English. Pages: 124.
