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The hail of the last few days has had a "huge" impact on the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa

According to the Minister for Food, Rural Development, Agriculture and Fisheries of the Basque Government, Amaia Barredo, the impact has been felt mainly in the towns of Samaniego, Navaridas, Leza and Eskuernaga.

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A vineyard from Rioja Alavesa last May. Stock Photo: EITB

According to the Minister for Food, Rural Development, Agriculture and Fisheries of the Basque Government, Amaia Barredo, the rain and hail that has fallen in recent days has had a "very significant" impact on several vineyards in the Rioja Alavesa, although she has stressed that they will continue "thanks to the professionalism of the sector and institutional support". 

Specifically, the influence A has been felt mainly in the villages of Samaniego, Navaridas, Leza and Eskuernaga. 

Also, mildiu fungusK has hit the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa hard and will condition the next harvest of grapes .

While acknowledging that discontent prevails among winegrowers, the counsellor believes that the professionalism of the sector and the support of the institutions will enable them to move forward. 

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