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In 2000, Spanish scientists used low-level UV light to triple resveratrol content in wine grapes. 2 years later, that same research team found one grape variety's antioxidant levels had jumped an unbelievable threefold- In 2025, researchers in Italy’s Puglia region grew grapevines beneath solar panels; the shaded vines produced 277% more grapes than those in full sun
- From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machine
- Since 1980s, Champagne has been facing climate change threat. Here's how global warming is impacting France's iconic drinkChampagne is a historic region in northeastern France, best known worldwide for the sparkling wine that bears its name. The region centers ...12 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- In the 19th century, a Portuguese winemaker built his goats a three-storey tower because he thought they deserved a mountainIn the 19th century, a visionary Portuguese grape grower constructed an innovative stone tower specifically for his goats. This ingenious d...08 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- No rodents in California vineyards? Barn owls point to a new future for American farming as ‘fear effect’ cuts pests by up to 52% without poisonCould barn owls offer a new future for farming in America? New research in California vineyards found that areas with more active barn owls...04 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Food Fables – The other time Cabo Verde influenced the worldBefore its World Cup exit against Argentina, Cabo Verde emerged as one of the tournament's biggest surprises, drawing attention to its rich...15 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Greek proverb of the day: 'Win by persuasion, not by...' - this inspiring Greek saying teaches life lessons on why great leaders never rely on force and why communication is more powerful than authorityGreek proverb of the day: Greek saying highlights the power of persuasion over force. Instead of coercion, relying on reason and communicat...03 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Fruit Fly problems: Homemade simple red wine vinegar trap and importance of preventionFruit flies may be small, but they can become a persistent problem if ignored. A homemade trap using red wine vinegar or apple cider vinega...02 Jul, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and droughtSantorini's famed vineyards face a crisis as extreme heat and drought decimate ancient vines, driving up grape prices and slashing wine pro...29 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- Good weather during grape crushing season may increase wine output 15-20%Wine lovers will be able to savour better quality wines this year thanks to excellent weather during grape crushing season in Maharashtra, ...06 May, 2016, 06.22 AM IST
- Climate change advances wine grape harvest by two weeksSamant added that the industry as well as wine growers are bearing the brunt of climate change and having to rapidly adapt their practices ...13 Jan, 2016, 04.41 PM IST
- Wine sale has been growing 25% a year but wineries are facing shortage of the raw materialWine sale has been growing 25% a year but wineries are facing shortage of the raw material as farmers prefer growing table grapes to wine v...29 Jul, 2015, 10.13 AM IST
- Wine industry sees high days aheadDamage caused by unseasonal rain to table grapes helped the wine industry increase production of port wine.08 Apr, 2015, 11.04 AM IST
- Wineries like Sula Vineyards buying Maharashtra’s damaged grapesPort wine accounts for about 20% of the total wine production at Sula. The winemaker had to take seven wineries on lease, mainly for storag...23 Mar, 2015, 06.01 AM IST
- Wine farmers in high spirits as prices climbAs the wine grape crushing season kicks off in Maharashtra and Karnataka, growers are expecting to get about 15% higher price this year.06 Feb, 2014, 04.53 AM IST
- Your wait for true Indian brandy just got longerAfter govt allowed production of grape spirit from wine grapes, only two wineries have got the licence while proposals of 6 to 7 wineries a...22 Oct, 2013, 09.04 AM IST
- More grape farmers get hooked on to wineThe increasing number of wineries in the state is having its effect on the raw material. As more wineries come up, more farmers are attract...08 Oct, 2008, 01.31 AM IST
- Maharashtra farmers raise a toast to wine grapesMove over Thomson Seedless and Bangalore Blue, its Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon time for Indian grape growers.27 Jun, 2008, 12.35 AM IST
- Andhra farmers gear up for wine grape cultivationCome 2007, Andhra Pradesh could turn wine country. Large grape farmers are planning to take to wine-grape cultivation encouraged by greater...07 Nov, 2006, 10.25 PM IST
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