After a prolonged drought in the Penedès region of Catalonia, a severe hailstorm hit the region last weekend, stripping many vines along its path. The storm, which started at about 8pm local time, produced hail for roughly 30 minutes.
Almost 1,500 hectares (3,705 acres) of vines were destroyed in the storms, accounting for about 7m kg of grapes, worth an estimated €5m (£4.25m). Most of the grapes grown in this region are used to make cava, putting an extra strain on the supply chain this year, with many vineyards now unable to produce any wine from this harvest.
