French wine growers plant trees to protect vines from climate

French wine growers plant trees to protect vines from climate

In the wine-making heart of the northern Rhone hills in southeastern France, one of Pierre-Jean Villa's plots is a curiosity. Unlike others stretching far around, the vines in this particular spot are interspersed with maples and fruit trees designed to stimulate the grapes -- and protect them from the ravages…

Published by japantoday.com at 2026-06-05