Wine grapes can be grown in North Wales thanks to climate change

"The number of wine producers there - and right across the country - has increased in the last two decades. And it's all down to warming temperatures, which means Wales has become 'more suitable' for growing wine grapes, experts say. According to the Foods Standards Agency Wales, a total of 59 vineyards across the country were registered with them at the end of July. This is a huge increase from 'only six' registered in Wales in 2009, according to the BBC."

"In recent years North Wales has started to experience higher temperatures, leading to less frost and warmer, longer growing seasons. This allows for the more reliable ripening of grapes like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A study, carried out by the University of East Anglia and published in 2022, concluded that climate change is likely to increase the potential for wine production in the UK."

Wales has seen a rapid rise in vineyards as warming temperatures make more areas suitable for grape growing. Registered vineyards increased from six in 2009 to 59 by the end of July, with new producers in North Wales, including Pinot Noir and sparkling wines from Vale Vineyard in the Vale of Clwyd. Milder winters bring less frost and longer growing seasons, allowing reliable ripening of varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A 2022 University of East Anglia study projects UK growing season temperatures will rise, expanding suitability for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and other varieties.

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