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Caesar's grapevines are saving winemakers

Philipp Zahn
January 12, 2022

Since chardonnay or cabernet sauvignon grapes can no longer withstand heat and drought, many Italian wines will soon no longer exist. Ancient Roman grapevines are different because they can withstand climate change.

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Caesar's grapevines are saving winemakers

Caesar's grapevines are saving winemakers

Since chardonnay or cabernet sauvignon grapes can no longer withstand heat and drought, many Italian wines will soon no longer exist. Ancient Roman grapevines are different because they can withstand climate change.
ClimateNovember 25, 202104:09 min
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