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A researcher discovered a clay fragment with a vine leaf imprint from the Cucuteni culture, suggesting winemaking in Romania and Moldova 7,000 years ago. Ivan Muntean leads efforts to validate this claim through advanced biochemical analysis of Cucuteni vessels. The imprint, displayed at the National Museum of History in Chișinău, indicates the presence of domesticated grapevines. Historical findings suggest that Cucuteni communities were engaged in viticulture, potentially revolutionizing the understanding of ancient winemaking. Muntean believes this research could redefine the narrative of wines from this region, positioning them within a new category of 'Ancient World' wines.