The Italian Late Grape Season Produced Low-Quality Grapes as a Result of the Unfavourable Weather

The Italian late grape season's second half usually ends in early October, but in 2022 it lasted the whole month and was one of the worst seasons in recent years. This was primarily caused by the poor quality of grapes produced as a result of the unfavourable weather. Temperatures are generally lower in October, so in autumn, grapes can develop the good consistency, turgidity, and crunchiness that define a quality grape. However, temperatures in 2022 were high, easily reaching 30 °C until mid-October. This caused stress in grapevines, resulting in berry softening, which made it impossible for farmers to offer quality grapes to the market.