Italy’s 2023 wine harvest is projected to decrease by up to 14% due to extreme weather conditions associated with climate change, including intense heat, storms and wildfires, according to agricultural group Coldiretti. An initial forecast predicts a national production of around 43 million hectolitres, down from 50 million in 2022, potentially marking one of the smallest Italian wine harvests on record.
This situation varies across regions, with southern and central areas of Italy expecting heavier declines, whilst northern regions remain stable for now. Despite potential reductions in yield, some wineries, such as those in Sicily, anticipate maintaining grape quality, even in the face of devastating wildfires and the impacts of heat and mildew.
