Climate Change Changes Franciacorta Vineyard Harvest

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Workers are picking grapes much earlier than usual. Very hot weather made the grapes ripen quickly.

Climate change makes grape picking times shorter. Winemakers must decide fast to get good wine.

The hot weather makes picking grapes difficult. Workers now start very early, at 4 AM.

Sparkling wine needs grapes with special balance. Sugar must not be too high, nor acid too low.

Winemakers will watch their fields even earlier now. Good planning ensures the wine quality stays high.

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Why are workers picking grapes earlier than usual?

Very hot weather made the grapes ripen quickly.

What does climate change do to grape picking times?

Climate change makes grape picking times shorter.

What is important for making good sparkling wine?

Sparkling wine needs grapes with special balance.

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