Recent torrential
rainfall and flooding in southern Piedmont has caused millions
of euros of damage to vineyards producing the prestigious DOCG
appellation Gavi white wine, farmers' association Coldiretti
said on Tuesday.
Over 10% of vineyards in the Gavi wine-growing area have
been affected by the bad weather, the association added.
"This extremely difficult situation is compounded by the
lack of electricity which is causing serious problems for the
conservation of grapes that have been harvested recently and
stored in the wine cellars for the next stages in production,"
the Alessandria chapter of Coldiretti said.
Fruit orchards and warehouses storing local products have
also been damaged by water and mud, the association said.
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