Víctor Urrutia has been closely following the wildfires raging across different parts of Spain this summer. He has to—he's the co-owner, with his sister María, of estates in five Spanish wine regions, including the historic CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) winery in Rioja.
As Europe has experienced one of its hottest summers on record, Spain has grappled with dozens of wildfires throughout the country. Winegrowing regions in France, Portugal, Greece and beyond also experienced drastic climate conditions. Read more.
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