Top winemaker ‘may have to leave its Spanish vineyards due to climate crisis’
theguardian.comPublished: 5/17/2025
Summary
Climate change is threatening to render traditional vineyard growing areas in Catalonia uninhabitable for Familia Torres' winery, as rising temperatures and drought reduce soil fertility. The family business has adapted by installing irrigation systems and shifting vineyards to higher altitudes, but experts warn that their iconic Catalan regions may be abandoned within the next three decades if conditions don't stabilize. The company's president emphasized that without cooler, drier conditions, they risk losing their renowned produce in a rapidly changing climate.