Viticulture
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Champagne harvest breaks record, hitting earliest date ever
For the first time in its history, France has temporarily increased the regulatory alcohol limit for champagne to 15% ABV for the 2026 harvest, a direct response to grapes ripening faster than ever be
Extreme weather accelerates Franciacorta's 2026 grape harvest to July 30
In Italy's Franciacorta region, the 2026 grape harvest is set to begin on July 30, marking the earliest start on record, according to Winenews It .
How Do Soil, Climate, and Topography Shape Wine Flavor?
In 2010, some Bordeaux wines reached an unprecedented 16% alcohol, a stark indicator of how quickly climate change is reshaping the very essence of classic wine regions.
Emerging Wine Regions Face Land Use Crisis Amid Climate Adaptation Challenges
When temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, grapevines face a profound crisis, leading to shriveled berries, degraded color, and drastically reduced yields.
Mexican wine pioneers redefine tradition with innovative techniques
In 2023, sparkling wine sales in Queretaro alone topped US$481,000.
EU vineyard automation adoption divides wine growers
Vintners across Europe are locked in a contentious debate: could automated harvesting, while efficient, irrevocably damage the delicate grapes that define their region's prized wines?