Photos show Italian winemakers harvesting grapes earlier due to extreme heat

Photos show Italian winemakers harvesting grapes earlier due to extreme heat

CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Extreme heat is pushing Italy’s Franciacorta winemakers to harvest grapes earlier than expected. Rising temperatures and low rainfall are accelerating ripening, forcing producers to adapt

Published by www.union-bulletin.com at 2026-08-11