Dive into the dark chapter of wine history where a minuscule menace nearly devastated global viticulture. This is the tale of the phylloxera epidemic, a saga of survival and innovation.
In this episode, explore the gripping story of the phylloxera epidemic that wreaked havoc across Europe in the late 19th century, threatening the very foundation of winemaking. We unravel how this crisis spurred a significant transformation in vineyard practices and gave rise to the resilient, global wine industry we know today.
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