French, Italian winegrowers face earliest ever harvest

Phys.org Friday 31 July 2026, 17:20 UTC 1 min read

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Scorching summer temperatures have disrupted life for millions of Europeans, but for winegrowers in Italy and France who are harvesting their grapes unusually early, the hot weather offers pros as well as cons.

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