Wein: „Cool Climate? Mag ich nicht mehr hören“ – warum deutschen Winzern der heiße Sommer nützen könnte
Die Winzer kämpfen mit den Folgen des extremen Sommerwetters. Carolin Spanier-Gillot und Hans Oliver Spanier erklären jedoch, welche Chancen für deutsche Weine das mit sich bringen könnte.
In mid-August, winegrowers in Germany are already working in their vineyards, sometimes four weeks earlier than expected. Many wineries are recruiting spontaneous harvest helpers via Facebook. Carolin Spanier-Gillot explains that they anticipated the weather conditions throughout the year and are still months away from the harvest.
Hans Oliver Spanier emphasizes their preparation for ripening, leaf management, and soil work, taking into account the altitude of the Zellertal area where grapes ripen late even under these conditions. The cooler climate in the area leads to highly valued wines with lower alcohol content and less bitterness. This could also be advantageous for the wine trade, as the drought in the Rhine region affects cargo ship traffic.
Hans believes that Germany should embrace the challenge and adapt to these changes, rather than resisting them.
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