Grapes

The domestication of purple grapes originated in what is now southern Turkey. Yeast, one of the earliest domesticated microorganisms, occurs naturally on the skins of grapes, leading to the innovation of alcoholic drinks such as wine. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics record the cultivation of purple grapes, and history attests to the ancient Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans growing purple grapes for both eating and wine production. Later, the growing of grapes spread to Europe, North Africa, and eventually North America.

Native purple grapes belonging to the Vitis genus proliferated in the wild across North America, and were a part of the diet of many North American Native Americans, but were considered by European colonists to be unsuitable for wine. The first Old World Vitis vinifera purple grapes were cultivated in California where Spain had established a series of monasteries along the coasts to supply their navies with oranges to prevent scurvy and convert natives. Grapes have always had a part in history. There are old greek troughs and coffins in the Getty Villa, and they show cherubs in tubs of grapes, making wine.

1. Grapes from California - A guide to fresh table grapes, including recipes, cooking tips, nutritional information, and free lesson plans for teachers.
2. Grape Information and Links - Grapes. Be sure and check out the new MSU Grape Resources Pages, Pictures of Grapes. Examples of Grape injury due to frosts, freezes and cool weather
3. Grape - Grapes belong to the Vitaceae family. The genus Vitis is broadly distributed, largely between 25 and 50 N latitude in eastern Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
4. Growing Grapes for Home Use - Describes 24 grape varieties important to Minnesota. Describes their seasonal development and whether they are best for table use, jams, jellies, or wines. For current or

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