The series dedicated to the scientific achievements by our INVITE fellows continues. Samaneh Najafi tells us how climate change is impacting on wine production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without pure wine I cannot exist,\nWithout the elixir of grape, I cannot persist. \nI am captive to the moment when the cup-bearer says, \n\"Have another cup,\" and I am content to resist. <\/em>\n\nOmar Khayyam<\/pre>\n\n\n\nClimate change has a strong impact on wine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Climate change is rapidly altering wine as we know it, temperature is the most influential factor in the overall growth and productivity of wine grapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently it has been proven that global warming causes early onset of berry ripening, which could modify the physiological characteristics of the grape, its final quality, and consequently the quality and flavour of the wine produced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since Italy is home to hundreds of native grape varieties, more than any other country, and is one of the leading producers of wine, therefore it is necessary to find an applicable solution against climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wine grapes are extremely sensitive to climate, and this is much of what makes wine so exquisite. Apart from the economic side of wine, wine is a product that brings people a lot of joy, which is why I believe it has a responsibility to engage people in an environmental conversation and to help communicate a low-carbon future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n