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European Wineries Embrace Digital Tools Without Overhauling Operations

European Wineries Embrace Digital Tools Without Overhauling Operations

🇪🇺Europe Vinetur May 7, 2026 Technology

European wine producers are gradually adopting digital tools like sensors and automation, though many aren't completely overhauling how they make decisions. Climate pressures are pushing producers toward these technologies, but interestingly, many wineries are using them mainly to support existing practices rather than fundamentally changing their approach. It's a pragmatic middle ground between tradition and innovation that reflects how the wider EU wine industry is modernising.

AI-powered grape ripeness detector aims to revolutionize wine industry

AI-powered grape ripeness detector aims to revolutionize wine industry

🇬🇧UK Talker Apr 8, 2026 Technology

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed an AI-powered system to detect grape ripeness, with promising field trials already underway at Saffron Grange Vineyard in the UK. The technology could help winemakers harvest at precisely the right moment, improving wine quality and reducing guesswork. It's an exciting example of how British vineyards are embracing innovation to enhance their craft.