Wine isn’t just a drink — it’s a time capsule. Every bottle tells a story of climate, soil, and culture, of people who’ve perfected the art of turning sunlight and rainfall into something extraordinary. But those stories are starting to change — fast. From Spain to California, the world’s most iconic vineyards are feeling the heat. Literally.
A 3,000-Year Legacy in Peril
Let’s start in Penedès, one of Spain’s oldest wine regions. Its winemaking history goes back nearly three thousand years, to when the Phoenicians first planted vines along the Mediterranean coast.
But that same sun and sea breeze that once made the area ideal for grapes are now part of the problem. Hotter days, drier soils, and unpredictable weather are rewriting the region’s future.
According to a 2024 review in Nature Reviews Earth &…
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