Roman era

DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found in Tuscany's ancient wells reveals that Roman-era vineyards in Chianti produced white fruit, forming part of the empire's agricultural network. This discovery provides the most extensive genetic history of grapevines from a single site and links ancient practices to modern winemaking.

Archaeologists have uncovered a massive ancient site containing over 1,000 artifacts spanning from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman era. The discovery was made before railway construction began at the location, preserving significant historical findings.