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Warmer temperatures have boosted German vineyards, but extreme weather threatens their future.
Climate change has allowed vineyards in northern Germany, including one near Berlin at a latitude comparable to Mongolia and Alaska, to thrive after decades of decline.
Rising summer temperatures, exceeding 1°C since reunification, have enabled earlier harvests—starting in September—and improved grape ripening, leading to over 200 hectares of new vineyards since 2016 under EU expansion rules.
Winemakers in regions like Lower Saxony now produce reds such as Pinotin, benefiting from warmer conditions.
However, increased risks from extreme weather, late frosts, droughts, and excessive rain have worsened fungal diseases like downy mildew and esca, prompting some to adopt resistant grape varieties.
Despite progress, economic challenges persist due to competition with cheaper southern European wines, and uncertainty remains about the long-term sustainability of this climate-dependent industry.
Las temperaturas más cálidas han potenciado los viñedos alemanes, pero el clima extremo amenaza su futuro.