Oenology: The Science and History of Wine
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What is the earliest recorded evidence of wine production in ancient Egypt, and which king's tomb did it come from?

2920-2770 B.C. from King Semerkhet's tomb

What is the technique used to identify red wine in King Tutankhamun's tomb?

The presence of syringic acid, an alkaline breakdown product of malvidin-3-glycoside

What is the natural habitat of the ancestral strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae?

The bark and sap exudate of oak trees

Why did the joint harvesting of grapes and acorns facilitate the discovery of winemaking?

<p>It may have encouraged the inoculation of grapes and grape juice with Saccharomyces cerevisiae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the overlap in the distribution of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Vitis vinifera in Anatolia?

<p>It may have fostered the discovery of winemaking and its subsequent development and spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 1st Dynasty in ancient Egyptian history?

<p>It is the earliest recorded evidence of wine production in ancient Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the type of wine in ancient remains?

<p>To understand the history and development of winemaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between grapevines and oak trees in the context of winemaking?

<p>Grapevines climb oak trees, and the joint harvesting of grapes and acorns may have facilitated the inoculation of grapes with yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of fermentation in winemaking?

<p>Fermentation converts grape sugars into alcohol, making wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian drink that was made from red grapes?

<p>Shedeh</p> Signup and view all the answers

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