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Old Grapes

Published 24 May 2008 in swiss wine
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Researchers from the University in Basel have found evidence that grapes were cultivated almost 3000 years ago in Valais, Switzerland. The researches found increases in pollen concentrations, an indication of cultivation, in sediment from Lake du Mont d’Orge, located above Sitten.

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Trivia
written by Alan, September 12, 2008
Trivia is always good.
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