Climate change is transforming the global wine industry, pushing traditional regions like Chile’s Central Valley to the brink with extreme drought, heat, and unpredictable weather, while unexpectedly boosting production in cooler countries like Germany. As Chile faces a historic 15‑year megadrought and shrinking glaciers, small winegrowers struggle to survive, while major producers invest in scientific innovation to manage water scarcity and heat stress.

Meanwhile, Germany benefits temporarily from warmer temperatures that improve grape ripening and wine quality, though emerging risks—such as soil warming, new pests, and extreme weather—threaten long‑term stability. Overall, climate change is redistributing value across the wine market, rewarding regions that adapt quickly and exposing those unable to keep pace.

 

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