Episode 1365

Ep. 1365 History Of Climate, Migrations & Origins Pt. 3 | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

April 28, 2023

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Science and History

travel

wine

academia

italy

water

Episode Summary

Content Analysis Key Themes and Main Ideas 1. The ancient origins and historical spread of viticulture. 2. The impact of major environmental events (like the Black Sea flooding) and ancient human migrations on winemaking. 3. Archaeological evidence (e.g., potassium traces in vessels) that identifies early winemaking regions. 4. The identification of specific geographical cradles of viticulture, such as Montezadros in Western Iran, Georgia, and Armenia. 5. The role of environmental challenges (drought, salinization) in influencing the movement of people and viticultural practices. 6. Promotion of educational resources about Italian wine from Mamma Jumbo Shrimp. Summary This segment features Professor Atilio Shenza, a leading vine geneticist, discussing the ancient history of viticulture. He elaborates on the ""fourth migration"" of humanity, triggered by the flooding of the Black Sea (referenced in myths like Noah and Gilgamesh), as a pivotal event for the spread of wine. In contrast, the ""third migration"" from the Orient did not contribute to viticulture. Shenza highlights archaeological findings, such as potassium traces in ancient vessels from the Saadores mountains in Georgia and Armenia, as evidence of early wine culture. He explains that while the first alcoholic drinks were grain-based, grapes also fermented very early, leading to what we now call wine. He identifies Montezadros in western Iran, not the Caucasus, as the location of the very first traces of viticulture. Furthermore, he details how extreme drought and soil salinization forced these early winemakers to migrate north, bringing their viticultural knowledge into the Caucasus region. The discussion is interspersed with promotions for ""Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0"" and other Italian wine educational materials by Mamma Jumbo Shrimp. Takeaways * The ""fourth migration,"" linked to ancient flooding events, was significant for the development and spread of early viticulture. * Archaeological discoveries, such as potassium traces in ancient vessels, provide crucial evidence for pinpointing early winemaking regions. * Montezadros in western Iran is considered one of the earliest known sites for viticulture. * Environmental challenges like extreme drought and soil salinization historically influenced the movement of populations and their agricultural practices, including viticulture. * Early alcoholic beverages included both fermented grains (beer) and fermented grapes (wine), with grapes appearing very early in the fermentation process. * Professor Atilio Shenza is a prominent figure specializing in the genetic history of vines and wine. * ""Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0"" is an updated book featuring expert revisions and a focus on benchmark producers. Notable Quotes * ""So it was at this moment as the grassy waters rose and submerged everything... this became known as the fourth migration."

About This Episode

Speaker 1 discusses the history of Italian wine, including the migration of people from the Italian river mouth and the first alcoholic drink made from fermented grains. They also mention the use of potassium in ancient vessels and the lack of a caucuses in the western area of Iran. Speaker 2 promotes the Italian wine podcast and encourages viewers to donate to the show.

Transcript

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