A series of heat waves has compounded a critical drought in much of Europe. as a result the grape harvesting season has come early for French winemakers this year. now the wine industry is concerned that the disruptions in the growing season will lead to smaller yields. Take a look at this next report, The Province region in southern France is famous for its beautiful landscapes. and its velvety rose wine. in this region lies the Master Academy Vineyard. which is owned by the Negro family since 1813. seventy percent of their production is rose wine.
Which is made from four different varieties of grapes. the wine makers use heavy machines to harvest The Grapes. they separate the fruit from the leaves ,before finally crushing them. however, global warming is a growing concern in the region. because of the exceptionally high temperatures this year, the Harvest has started earlier than ever. the grape Growers however adjusted their practices amid a series of heat waves and a lack of rain. as warmer winter caused grapevines to produce early buds. French Winters worry that the frost May disrupt the growing season.
More often volunteer storms can destroy your work in minutes. very difficult to find Transportation, it’s very difficult to find bottles, it’s very difficult to find a label. the cost of the energy is higher and higher. scientists have long believed that human cause climate change makes extreme weather more frequent. They say hotter air, warmer oceans and melting sea ice, alter the jet stream which makes storms, floods, heat waves, droughts and wildfires more destructive. and the lack of rain is already drying up the grates at the Chateau Saint Julian Vineyard.
The consequences of global warming are now part of daily life for wine makers in southern Europe. two Harvest started weeks earlier than normal to save shriveling and squashed Crepes. production is expected to be 10 to 20 percent lower in some regions of Italy, Spain and Portugal. though producers are hoping for better quality of wine for the future.the coming years what awaits us, we know it temperatures will continue to increase. so it will have an impact on our activity and on global activities. but here as it happens, we know that droughts will be even more important. heat waves as well will have less rain.