How did archaeologists discover ancient vineyards in Pompeii when the vines were gone?
Volcanic ash preserved empty spaces around vine roots, and plaster casts revealed more than 2,000 Roman grapevines, plus a wine press and clay fermentation jars.
Even Pliny the Elder had opinions about Pompeii wine.
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See you Monday for the full story about Pompeii!