Spanish Wine Industry Suffers From Climate Change

Money Talks | 03.09.2008 | 04:30

Spanish Wine Industry Suffers From Climate Change

Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Some grape varieties in Spain are now ripening up to a month earlier.

Ten years ago, most Spanish vineyards would start gathering their grapes during September, but temperatures have been rising, resulting in many grape varieties ripening up to a month earlier.

Until now, the changes to the grapes caused by higher temperatures, such as faster maturation, have generally had a positive impact on the wine's taste. But with temperatures expected to continue going up, climate change poses a threat to Spain's wine industry and a challenge for winemakers worldwide.

Report: Danny Wood