El Niño threatens Mendoza vineyards: 17% yield drop, earlier harvest

A report projects a 17% decrease in grape production in Mendoza due to excess moisture and fungal diseases linked to El Niño. Wineries warn of increased sanitary costs and logistical difficulties, with harvest potentially advanced. This is a regional climate-driven agricultural risk with economic implications for Argentina's wine sector.

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