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The grapes, due to the lack of water and high temperatures, are suffering the consequences, as can be seen in these images in La Vanguardia's Readers' Photos, in which you can see very well how the drought affects them.
In this case, the photographs have been captured in Artés vineyards, in the Bages region, but the drought and high temperatures are causing irreparable damage in the vineyard regions in Catalonia, such as in Penedès.
The lack of water and high temperatures can cause irreparable damage to the grapes, as we can see in these snapshots that do not invite optimism.
The consequences of prolonged drought in the vineyard can end up affecting the quality of the wine and, in some cases, it has already been confirmed that it will lead to the total loss of the harvest. In fact, there are already farmers who are thinking about throwing in the towel and quitting.
The lack of water can lead to a decrease in the quantity of grapes produced and, in addition, they are of lower quality. Wine production will decrease.
The images show us the consequences of water stress, which affects the ability of plants to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. It causes the loss of leaves and bunches.
Pla de Bages is a denomination of wine origin with a production area that covers 26 municipalities that form a good part of the counties of Bages and Moianès.
