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Nearby Greece made headlines with soaring temperatures and raging wildfires throughout July as it dealt with its worst-ever heatwave. While the vintners on the island are only now starting to assess the damage caused, it could be substantial. Over the last several years, Greek producers have dealt with heat-related issues that have dropped their harvest numbers.
The Iberian Peninsula, home to two wine-making powerhouses, Spain, and Portugal, has two different tales.... [+] In Spain, it's a different story. Starting in the spring and continuing forward, the country has been dealing with low precipitation and higher-than-average temperatures, according to the European Commission. This increase in temperatures has led increasingly to Spanish winemakers planning to begin their harvests early due to accelerated maturation of the grapes.