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How Science Changed the History of Wine

The history of wine is not only the story of an agricultural transformation; it is also the history of narrative making. Every scientific model explaining the domestication of the grape has gradually evolved into cultural, political, and economic discourse.

The Role of the Fertile Crescent in the History of Wine

When we embark on a journey back to the origins of civilization, we inevitably find ourselves in Mesopotamia. The fertility carried by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, born in the mountains of Anatolia, enabled our ancestors to lay the foundations of a civilizational journey that continues to this day.

Memory of Mesopotamia: Syriac Culture and the Hidden History of Wine

It has been ten years since our first visit to Mardin, and we have to admit that we deeply regretted to have discovered the city so late after we returned from that trip. At the time, we were running our pizza restaurant, BEPPE and our visit to Mardin left a tangible mark on our menu.