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Portuguese winery turns to night harvesting as temperatures hit 40°C

Europe Wine Industry Advisor 15th September 2026 Sustainability
Portuguese winery turns to night harvesting as temperatures hit 40°C

As temperatures across Portugal soar to 40°C, one winery is getting creative with harvest timing by shifting operations to nighttime. This approach helps preserve grape quality and freshness when daytime heat becomes too intense. It's a clever example of how producers are adapting their traditional practices to cope with changing climate conditions.

Originally published by Wine Industry Advisor

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