The popular bubbly drink could vanish from shop shelves thanks to climate change, scientists have warned.
Anyone who enjoys a glass of Prosecco on a night out has been warned that their favourite drink may not be available for much longer.Mountainside vineyards, where the drink is produced, are highly at risk from soil degradation and droughts, according to experts. The same also goes for other alcoholic beverages like Burgundy, Grand Cru and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Over millions of years, erosion has carried soils and water downhill, and this is ideal for grapes which send their roots deep in search of water. Mountain soils also lead to grapes that are small–like blueberries. Farmers and scientists must work together to save some of the world's most celebrated wines, say the Italian team.
The study says poor soil and less rain are the biggest threats to the industry. It also cites several significant socioeconomic barriers. Top Trending Stories Today Mountain vineyards are expensive to farm. Every bit of the work - from planting a vine to harvesting the grapes - is slow and painstaking. And it usually has to be done by hard, because most tractors and mechanical harvesters can't negotiate steep inclines.
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